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Ahmat Tursun
阿合买提·吐尔逊
UyghurTwelve Muqam50+ yearsNational-level Inheritor
"Muqam is my life. I will dedicate my whole life to inheriting it."
Biography
Born in 1945 in Kashgar, Ahmat Tursun began learning Twelve Muqam from his father at age eight. Over five decades, he has mastered all twelve suites and become one of the most respected Muqam performers in Xinjiang. He has trained over 200 students and participated in numerous national and international cultural exchange programs.
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