Kerbizim from Kyrgyzstan Sessions by 11 Hours
Kerbezim (“My graceful one”) is a beloved Kyrgyz lament by poet-singer Toktogul Satylganov (1864–1933). In it, Toktogul sings of exile, separation, and longing, addressing a cherished “Kerbez” with tenderness and sorrow. Passed down through generations, the song remains a cornerstone of Kyrgyz musical heritage.
For this recording, we adapted Kerbezim for melodic jaw harp.
Tracklist
| 6. | Kerbizim | 2:08 |
Credits
from Kyrgyzstan Sessions,
released August 8, 2025
Arranged by Kutman Sultanbekov, Irina Bogatyryova, Mark Growden Erkin Khomusoul, and .
The solo in the middle of the piece is performed by Kutman Sultanbekov.
Instrumentation
• Kutman Sultanbekov – jaw harp (temir komuz)
• Irina Bogatyryova – jaw harp (vargan)
• Mark Growden – jaw harp
• Erkin Khomusoul – jaw harp (khomus)
Arranged by Kutman Sultanbekov, Irina Bogatyryova, Mark Growden Erkin Khomusoul, and .
The solo in the middle of the piece is performed by Kutman Sultanbekov.
Instrumentation
• Kutman Sultanbekov – jaw harp (temir komuz)
• Irina Bogatyryova – jaw harp (vargan)
• Mark Growden – jaw harp
• Erkin Khomusoul – jaw harp (khomus)
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11 Hours, founded by Irina Bogatyryova (Russia) and Mark Growden (USA), brings the jaw harp’s melodic traditions into new creative territory. Their debut album features Kutman Sultanbekov (Kyrgyzstan) and Erkin Khomusoul (Sakha/Yakutia), uniting four cultures in a cross-border celebration of this ancient instrument