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The surviving popularity of the komuz as a living instrument, rather than a museum artifact, and the flourishing tradition of Kyrgyz folk music is in no small way thanks to Malik Alikeyev, who died on January 17.

Botoyarova wore a cape during the swimsuit category that bore the stylized image of a woman being subjected to abuse.

Part of the mission is to ensure that Russians engage constructively with people in their new home.

The unique Islamic structures stand on the fringes of Georgian culture.

The figures can be found in major American retailers, like Whole Foods.

A look back at how Osh celebrated the Islamic holy month, which ended with 13,000 men praying on the city's main square this morning.

The end of the harvest is a time for ritual partying in southern Kyrgyzstan. The festivities can last for days.

Aisuluu Tynybekova conquered poverty, prejudice and depression to win a nation’s respect.

When Koma Wetan was formed, singing in Kurdish was illegal in Turkey. Now, the group is a legendary influence among Turkish Kurdish rockers..

Will Turkmenistan come to Kyrgyzstan’s rescue?

New technologies have allowed archeologists to re-examine how domestic animals spread from the Middle East to Asia.

Protesting artists chose the visit of their better-paid Russian colleagues to make their point.

The artist expects to face more harassment for her song.

Censors objected to scenes showing "corruption and bribery" by government officials.

Alymkulova posted a video appearing to show Jeenbekov singing a profanity-laced song.