Bibigul Tulegenova

Bibigul Tulegenova was born in Semey Region and studied at the Almaty Conservatory. For many years she was a leading soloist of the Abai Kazakh State Opera and Ballet Theatre.

She sang leading roles in Kazakh operas such as "Kyz Zhibek" and "Birzhan and Sara" and in the European classics, and is known for her wide range and refined interpretation of folk songs.

She became a People's Artist of the USSR in 1967; many young Kazakh singers are her pupils.