About Music of Altai
Music of Altai is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Russia, music of Central Asia and Turkic-Mongolic music.
From Wikipedia
The Altai Republic is a region in Russia, composed primarily of ethnic Russians and Altaians. Prominent modern performers include Alexei G. Kalkin, who performs epics like Maadai Kara.
The Ministry of Culture of the Altai Republic operates several folklore organizations dedicated to preserving traditional culture, including music and dance, each dedicated to a particular region. These regions include Ust-Kansky District, Onguday, Kosh-Agach, Ust-Kok, Chemalsky, Shebalino, Gorno-Altaysk, Choysky District, Turachaksk, Ulagansky and Mayminsky Districts.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Altai.
- ↑ music of Russia
- ↑ music of Central Asia
- ↑ Turkic-Mongolic music
- ↑ music of North Asia
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Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Altai?
Music of Altai is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of music of Russia, music of Central Asia and Turkic-Mongolic music.