• Screenshot from the video of the song «Saiasat» («Politics») by Begish (Credit: Anvar Halmurzaev, Kyrgyzstan 2020).
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    In Kyrgyzstan, akyns music is an arena for political debate and commentary. Georgy Mamedov curated a video list showcasing an old music tradition that has been updated by young innovative artists.
  • Filmstill: Manizha (Music), Artemii Ortus (Video): «Under-Slav (Nedoslavianka)» (Tajikistan/Russia, 2019)
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    Six international curators from the Norient community have researched contemporary music videos that re-imagine, parody, or deconstruct Orientalism. Here is the shortlist by curator and activist Georgy Mamedov, who focuses on videos from Central Asia.