A new study guide for higher and specialized secondary music and art schools was published
The musical art of the Turkmen people, with its ancient origins, stands out for its profound content and complexity. Passed down from generation to generation, it has retained its value and reached the modern era, experiencing significant development. The National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan, Hero Arkadag, notes: “The Turkmen people have many great masters of music and song art, such as Shukur Bagshy, Hally Bagshy, Tachmammet Suhanguly, Sary Bagshy, Oraz Salyr, Mylly Aga, Magtymguly Garly, Sapar Bekiyev, Purli Saryyev, Sakhy Jepbarov, Nurjemal Adyyeva, Chary Tachmammetov, Odenyaz Nobatov, Gurt Yakubov, Nurberdi Gulov, Mustak Aymedov, Yagmyr Nurgeldiyev, Akjagul Muradova, and Ilaman Annayev. Their creativity is an ocean of inspiration. Talented composers like Nury Halmammedov, Danatar Ovezov, Veli Mukhatov, and Chary Nuryyov have left a monumental legacy in national culture. Their songs, dastans, and compositions have inspired the nation and guided it towards a brighter future.”