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Famous singer Roza Rymbaeva in an exclusive interview "Moscow-Baku" spoke about how she manages, after spending more than forty years on stage, to still attract full houses, for whom she sings, and what she remembers about her tour to Azerbaijan.

- Roza Kuanyshevna, what is happening in your life now? Your dreams, plans, projects...

There is a lot going on, sometimes you don’t even have time to just relax and take a breath! I just returned from the city of Ural, just a few minutes ago I got off the plane, and in the morning I’m flying to Moscow at five in the morning. I have a touring and concert life, I work just as actively, I haven’t slowed down in terms of creativity, both of my sons have turned out to be professional musicians, and all three of us live in the world of music... And my creativity itself is as relevant as ever forty years ago, it is still in demand. I travel a lot, tour, and am often invited to other countries. In just one month I visited four countries, for example, tomorrow - again to Moscow, and on the first - again to Moscow. Rich creative and touring life! I'm happy…

-You basically sing without a phonogram, you have never resorted to one. This is a colossal emotional cost, what saves you from burnout?

But this is all made up! You spend yourself, and immediately gain energy, seeing that the public appreciates that everything you do is important, necessary and does not go in vain. All my concerts are sold out. Interest is not decreasing. Because I don’t repeat myself, I constantly change my repertoire, offer something new...

- How would you characterize your viewer today? What is he like, and what exactly is he looking for from you?

I think it's mostly my generation. We have too much in common, enough topics for “conversation”; I have been talking with these people for many years about life, about love, about the fact that we are already adults, and we think and dream differently, “like adults.” About what they and I understand, and this brings us closer. I don’t pretend to be a fashionable, hit singer. I sing serious songs.

- Why are there so rare cases now when a song ends up on everyone’s lips, it’s sung in groups, a lot of it isn’t even somehow remembered, and it’s not easy to retell what it’s about, just a certain set of words...

Let's put it this way: there is one direction - youth, it is interesting to its audience, young people. There is both behavior and words available to them. On the other hand, there are singers who have been listened to and will continue to be listened to. This is our generation. There is professional music here, where everything is structured correctly compositionally. The youth direction is understandable, rather, only to the youth themselves. For example, it’s completely incomprehensible to me.

- But could you single out any of them and say: “I like”?

No, I guess I still love the older generation: Nikolai Baskov, Meladze, Dima Bilan. These are the kind of performers I like.

- Do young people really not come to your concerts at all, and you have turned into two worlds that do not touch, like parallel lines?

Why do they come, only according to my feelings they listen to us as classics. It didn’t seem to me that we had common themes... They come to get acquainted with mature creativity and art. In this regard, from a purely professional point of view, I think it gives them a lot. Our art is already considered a classic.

- You are one of the few who categorically oppose the phonogram, you spoke about it out loud, with utmost frankness, and named names. Did such frankness complicate your life?

Thank God, I’m not the only one who has never resorted to a phonogram; in this regard, on the post-Soviet stage there is also a clear division into those who fundamentally do not do this and will never do it, and those who, alas, do not relate to such issues too strict. I only believe that you can’t deceive the public, the public understands everything, and ultimately chooses live, real music. Performing with a soundtrack and performing live cannot be compared at all, these are completely different things. There is an abyss between them... Both in quality and in emotional terms of impact on the viewer. Living is living!

By the way, in this regard, I remember how I came to Azerbaijan and had to sing in the Palace of the Republic seventeen years ago. And there was a law there, seventeen years ago, an unbreakable law: singing only live! And it was possible to perform at the Palace of the Republic only with such a condition.

But then I returned last year, for the anniversary of Polad Bul-Bul Ogly. On his seventieth birthday. So, of all the performers, only Polad and I sang without a soundtrack...

- So this law no longer works?

- (Laughs.) In my opinion, it no longer works. I thought so!

- About a year ago, almost all newspapers wrote that you were preparing a joint project with the Azerbaijani singer Roza Zyargyarli, and there was not a word more about it.

Rosa invited me to come to Azerbaijan to participate in her solo concerts as a guest. I agreed, but there was no continuation, most likely this is due to the crisis, now it has become very difficult for all of us because of the crisis, it is very noticeable... Therefore, Rosa’s projects are apparently just in plans for now, in the future. What was this project about? I don’t know for sure, we didn’t have time to discuss it, but, naturally, I would perform as many songs as needed according to the program.

- Roza Kuanyshevna, everyone knows how much you love your sons, how attached you are to them, and you even said that when your grandchildren are born, you are ready to leave the stage and devote yourself to them completely. Will the stage just let you go? It's like a drug.

I'm not sure I'll quit completely. Everyone has grandchildren, everyone sooner or later has to move to another level and try themselves in the role of grandparents. Of course, I will support my children first of all, help with raising my grandchildren, and participate in their lives. But I most likely won’t give up the stage!

The host of the popular Russian program “Alone with Everyone,” Yulia Menshova, on Channel One, gave Rosa Rymbaeva a blanket with her family photos. And she expressed regret that after the collapse of the USSR there were too few of our singers in Russia. In an interview, Rymbaeva shared with the audience memories of her late husband and frankly admitted that she mistook her second pregnancy at 43 for menopause...

First of all, Yulia Menshova recalled that already at the age of 20, Roza Rymbaeva won the Golden Orpheus award and stood on a par with such singers as Alla Pugacheva and Sofia Rotaru. However, after the collapse of the Soviet Union in Russia, unfortunately, little is heard about the Kazakh star.

“At that time, in order to become famous, you had to win all-Union competitions,” Rymbaeva answered. “Everywhere I turned out to be the smallest, youngest and most inexperienced. I didn’t care what I looked like: elegant, glamorous... I just sang. And for me only this mattered and matters. By the way, back in 1979, I didn’t really delve into the lyrics of the song “How many years did love sleep in me?” Then I didn’t think that it should be sung by an adult woman. Now, in terms of age and understanding of life, I am more suited to this text. I feel much happier now! I understand life, I understand music, creativity. I'm very comfortable at my age.

Rymbaeva also told why her first son Ali Okapov was born when she was already 33 years old. In response to Menshova’s assumption that people looked askance at the singer, she replied that she first had to work off all her titles received at competitions, and only then go on maternity leave.

“And at the age of 43, God sent me my second son, Madi,” said the singer. – To be honest, I didn’t immediately understand what was happening to me. I thought it was menopause (laughs), and I would never have children again. I happily accepted my new condition. The doctors warned: don’t inform. But I fought for the child: I was in confinement and took medical procedures. I really wanted to have a second son.

“But in the midst of this happiness, you received such an incredible blow from fate,” Menshova noted. -You lost your husband...

“He left in his sleep.” At seven in the morning I had to wake him up to take Ali to school. I saw his frozen face. It was a shock, a cry of fear and horror. The whole house heard him. My neighbors came running. It is impossible to convey and relive this state. I didn’t know what to do: think at that moment about myself, or about the fact that my husband had died, or run to my eldest son - wake him up and cry... What saved me from madness was the fact that a child was stirring in me, I had to live.

By the way, few people know that two years after her husband’s death, Rymbaeva took in two of his nieces – Aliya and Manshuk – because their parents died. And she never divided her four children into natural and step-children. In addition, the singer has always helped and continues to help her numerous relatives.

“The parents had eight children,” says Rymbaeva. – From a large family, only one usually escapes. He must help others. If God has given me a talent with which I earn money, I must share. And I am very glad that I have the opportunity to help my loved ones.

“Ali is a singer, a fashionable guy, his name is known in Kazakhstan,” Menshova noted.

– Yes, he is the Kazakh Justin Timberlake. Of course, there is a lot of talk and criticism from the outside that I am promoting and promoting it. But he writes the music himself, shoots the videos himself, makes the arrangements himself. He doesn’t need my advice, he has different music – youth music. I sometimes ask him to write a song for us together. But he replies: “Mom, I don’t have such a song yet.” He is afraid of conversations that I pushed him through...

On October 28, the singer turned 60 years old. On the eve of the holiday, the program “Let's Talk” was released on Kazakh television, the main character of which was Roza Rymbaeva. The artist spoke about how she copes with depression and why she refuses to help her son develop his musical career.

People's Artist of Kazakhstan Roza Rymbaeva celebrated her anniversary this Saturday. The singer turned 60 years old, but fans find it hard to believe, because she looks much younger than her age. The star’s creative path began more than forty years ago with a performance at a song competition dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.

It was after this event that the favorite of millions of listeners met her future husband Taskyn Okapov. And then there was work in the ensembles “Gulder”, “Arai”, and a successful solo career. Over time, Roza Rymbaeva’s repertoire was replenished with such hits as “Aliya”, “Love has come”, “Paper Cranes” and many others. In the late 70s, her popularity reached unprecedented heights, and the artist’s songs invariably found a response in the hearts of listeners.

In 1982, a young, incredibly talented musician Batyrkhan Shukenov joined the Arai collective, where Roza Rymbaeva worked. In an interview, the singer repeatedly said that many years later, when a former colleague died of a heart attack, it shocked her to the core.

“Not long before the tragedy, we saw each other, talked and joked. It was difficult to even imagine that Batyrkhan was sick. Now, when I perform songs from the repertoire of those years, it seems to me that his saxophone is about to sound. He is so missed, he was a real star,” the artist shared her feelings.

Rymbaeva also recalled that Shukenov unexpectedly left the Arai group. Then Rosa Kuanyshevna and her husband had a hard time, because they had to re-recruit musicians into the group and learn the program. However, she did not hold a grudge against the former soloist of “A-Studio”. “We all understood perfectly well that Batyr needed to develop, move on. He went to Moscow and soon became amazingly popular. We have always maintained friendly relations. When he was in Kazakhstan, he came to every concert of mine,” said the singer.

For many years, her husband Taskyn Okapov was responsible for Rymbaeva’s career successes. It is still difficult for the artist to talk about the tragic death of her loved one. The star's husband passed away in 1999. For Rymbaeva this was a real blow, because the man did not complain about his health. At the time of the tragedy, the artist was pregnant with her youngest son, Madi.

“Before the misfortune happened, I was a carefree singer - Taskin supervised my work, created all the conditions in my life and profession, he was my teacher in everything. And after his death I was left to my own devices. I was in such a state that I could have gone to a monastery. Did I cry? There was no time for tears then, and I didn’t want the children to see me crying. I decided that I needed to move on with my life. When Madi was four months old, she gave a concert in memory of her husband,” the singer previously said in an interview.

In honor of her anniversary, the singer gave an interview for the “Let's Talk” program. The children of Rosa Kuanyshevna also became guests of the program. The sons Ali and Madi do not hide the fact that they are proud of their mother, trying not to upset her in any way.

“She is very worried about us. He often calls me, and if I don’t answer the phone the first time, he starts looking for Ali. The second call is already coming from my older brother, and he tells me how much my mother is worried,” said Madi Rymbaev.

The artist’s eldest son also decided to devote his life to musical creativity. The young man participated in the Kazakh Star Factory, where he eventually took fourth place. Rymbaeva emphasizes that she is not involved in developing the heir’s career. According to the star, Ali himself will be able to achieve creative success.

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“I don’t drag him with me to events, I don’t throw him on stage at my concerts. Ali decided to go to the “Star Factory” and achieved good success. Now he performs as a singer, writes poetry all the time, creates songs, but I don’t promote him in any way,” said Roza Kuanyshevna.

Rymbaeva is considered one of the most popular singers in Kazakhstan. Every year she gives several dozen concerts. The singer does not deny that the psychological pressure is sometimes too high, but she is not used to turning to friends or relatives for support. On the air of the program, the star told how she was struggling with surging depression and despair.

“Sometimes it can be very difficult, but I’m such a strong person that I’m not used to complaining to loved ones. I’d rather lock myself in the room, take a pillow and talk all my problems into it. Then it becomes easier,” the singer shared.

Despite her incredible popularity, the artist cannot boast of large fees. She performs mainly in Kazakhstan, but sometimes comes to Russia for concerts.

While communicating with the publication “My Family,” Roza Kuanyshevna also touched upon the topic of her personal life. According to the artist, she will never marry again, as she still loves her husband Taskyn Okapov, remembering him every day. Now the star devotes all his time to numerous tours and his beloved sons.

“Before the accident happened, I was a carefree singer - Taskin supervised my work, created all the conditions in my life and profession, he was my teacher in everything. And after his death I was left to my own devices. I was in such a state that I could have gone to a monastery. Did I cry? There was no time for tears then, and I didn’t want the children to see me crying. I decided that I needed to move on with my life. When Madi was four months old, she gave a concert in memory of her husband,” the singer previously said in an interview.

In honor of her anniversary, the singer gave an interview for the “Let's Talk” program. The children of Rosa Kuanyshevna also became guests of the program. The sons Ali and Madi do not hide the fact that they are proud of their mother, trying not to upset her in any way.
“She is very worried about us. He often calls me, and if I don’t answer the phone the first time, he starts looking for Ali. The second call is already coming from my older brother, and he tells me how much my mother is worried,” Madi Rymbaev shared.
The artist’s eldest son also decided to devote his life to musical creativity. The young man participated in the Kazakh Star Factory, where he eventually took fourth place. Rymbaeva emphasizes that she is not involved in developing the heir’s career. According to the star, Ali himself will be able to achieve creative success.
“I don’t drag him with me to events, I don’t throw him on stage at my concerts. Ali decided to go to the “Star Factory” and achieved good success. Now he performs as a singer, writes poetry all the time, creates songs, but I don’t promote him in any way,” said Roza Kuanyshevna.
Rymbaeva is considered one of the most popular singers in Kazakhstan. Every year she gives several dozen concerts. The singer does not deny that the psychological pressure is sometimes too high, but she is not used to turning to friends or relatives for support. On the air of the program, the star told how she was struggling with surging depression and despair.
“Sometimes it can be very difficult, but I’m such a strong person that I’m not used to complaining to loved ones. I’d rather lock myself in the room, take a pillow and talk all my problems into it. Then it becomes easier,” the singer shared.
Despite her incredible popularity, the artist cannot boast of large fees. She performs mainly in Kazakhstan, but sometimes comes to Russia for concerts.
Communicating with the publication “My Family,” Roza Kuanyshevna also touched upon the topic of her personal life. According to the artist, she will never marry again, as she still loves her husband Taskyn Okapov, remembering him every day. Now the star devotes all his time to numerous tours and his beloved sons.

Back in 1975, she immediately won the sympathy of millions of listeners throughout the post-Soviet space and beyond. the site found out how Roza Rymbaeva lives and what she does currently.

The beginning of a creative journey

Roza Rymbaeva was born on October 28, 1957 in Kazakhstan. The girl’s parents, despite their poor lives, invested a lot of time and effort into their children. Together with her brothers and sisters, little Rosa attended various clubs in the Palace of Creativity and learned to sing and dance. After graduating from school, Rosa entered the Almaty Theater and Art Institute at the Faculty of Musical and Dramatic Comedy. Thus began the creative career of the future Soviet and Kazakh pop singer, film actress and teacher-professor.

Rymbaeva won her first prize at a republican amateur competition in 1975. But real fame came to the singer in 1977 after her performance at the famous festival in Bulgaria. Rose brought home to her native Kazakhstan a prestigious international award - the Golden Orpheus. After this, the singer began to take part in various concerts, and in 1978 she took 3rd place in the Soviet hit parade “Soundtrack” and reached the final of “Songs of the Year”. The name Rymbaeva deservedly ranks with the names of Alla Pugacheva and Sofia Rotaru.

In 1979, Roza Rymbaeva’s song “Love has come” brought incredible popularity to her. At the same time, the singer became an Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR and the “Golden Voice” of the republic. The singer is still proud that she has never sung to a soundtrack.

“Love has come”, “Atamaken”, “Flowers, my land”, “Aliya”, “Nauryz” are the most popular songs in the repertoire of Roza Rymbaeva.

Personal life

Roza Rymbaeva was married only once. The singer met her future husband Taskyn Okapov in 1979. As the artist later admitted more than once, it was a great love that grew out of friendship.

The couple did not have children for a long time. The constant employment of Rosa and her husband did not allow them to devote much time to their personal lives. The woman gave birth to her first son at the age of 33. At 43, God sent her a second child. Unfortunately, Rosa Rymbaeva’s husband died in 1999, without waiting for the birth of his youngest son.

Family has always been the main value in the life of Rosa Rymbaeva. At 43, the woman was left alone with two children and her husband’s nieces, who were left without parents at an early age.

How Roza Rymbaeva lives today

Roza Rymbaeva did not give up after the death of her beloved husband; she continues to raise her children, support her large family and engage in concert activities: she performs a lot and tours around the country.

In 2015, the singer celebrated the 40th anniversary of her creative life. Fans of the singer, as before, are waiting for new performances, and also hope to hear the performer’s favorite concert program more often.

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