Popular Kazakh singer Zhiger Auybpayev shared a video on social media showing his young wife Mumina playing a kuy on the dombra. The artist expressed admiration and surprise، saying he was unaware of her talent، reports infohub.kz.
The video captures the singer's wife playing a dombra kuy while Zhiger Auybpayev watches with delight. He admitted he had no idea his wife possessed such skills.
"I'm in shock... I didn't know she had such talent. Your daughter-in-law shows new facets every day. Appreciate the small talents of your little girls،" the artist wrote.
The video caught users' attention online. Subscribers praised Mumina's dombra skills and left numerous warm comments.
Earlier، Zhiger Auybpayev had shared videos on social media proposing to his beloved and posted a joint video with the woman who is 15 years his junior، drawing public attention.
Who Is Zhiger Auybpayev؟
Zhiger Auybpayev is a Kazakh singer known for his lyrical songs and original performing style. He was born on May 3، 1987، in the village of Kegen، Rayimbek District، Almaty Region.
He showed an interest in music from childhood. In 2005، he graduated from school in his native village and then enrolled in the Zhusipbek Yelebekov Variety and Circus College، where he received professional training.
At college، Zhiger Auybpayev studied vocals، acting، and stagecraft. He gained wide recognition as part of the group Melomen، founded in 2007.
In the group، he performed alongside Kairat Myrzakhanov، Roland Kazretov، and Gabit Abildayev. The band performed melodic songs in Kazakh and quickly became popular.
Tracks by Melomen such as "O، Makhabbat،" "Arman Shagala،" and "Keledi Kezdeskim" became hits. His participation in the group allowed Zhiger Auybpayev to gain stage experience and showcase his vocal abilities.
Later، he left the band and began a solo career. As a solo artist، he chose a predominantly lyrical direction. His songs often explore themes of love، longing، friendship، life reflections، and human emotions.
His repertoire includes songs like "Zhogal Ari،" "Ulyn Magan Uksagan،" "Kokzhaldar Rukhy،" "Kishkentai Kyz،" "Zhaman Dosym،" and others. His performing style blends contemporary pop melodies with a national flavor.
Zhiger Auybpayev is known for sincere performances of emotional works. He has built an audience both as a member of Melomen and as a solo singer.
Today، Zhiger Auybpayev is considered one of the popular performers on the Kazakh pop scene. He continues his creative work، delighting listeners with modern lyrical songs.