Roza Rymbayeva — “50 Years on Stage”
Anniversary concert celebrating 50 years on stage. Almaty, 2026. Ilya Bashkatov: music co-producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
2026
Ilya Bashkatov / Илья Башкатов
Music producer, arranger, conductor and guitarist from Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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2026
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Ilya Bashkatov — Topolya / Poplars (Cover)
A legendary Soviet song by G. Ponomarenko to lyrics by G. Kolesnikov — my own reading of it, inspired by Almaty and Lake Issyk-Kul. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov. Video created with the help of AI.
July 2026
Ilya Bashkatov — Dozhd nad Issyk-Kulem / Rain over Issyk-Kul (Cover)
Music and lyrics by Alexei Ivashchenko. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
June 2026
Zarina Altynbayeva — Akhau, Uriya-Ay
A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2026
Zarina Altynbayeva — Hailyailim
A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. T. Abdrashev State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan, conductor Kanat Omarov. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2026
Zarina Altynbayeva — Qalqatai
A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2026
Zarina Altynbayeva — Akhau, Kerim (Live)
A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2026
Zarina Altynbayeva — Aq Sholpan
A track from Zarina Altynbayeva's album “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (UMAI Classics, 2026). Kazakh folk song arranged by Ilya Bashkatov and Aliyar Otetleu. Album co-produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2026
2025
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Qurmash Makhan — Solo Concert in Almaty
Almaty, 12 December 2025. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Dos Turaly Zhyr (Song About a Friend)
Music by S. Baiterekov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Mama
Music by A. Zatsepin, lyrics by L. Derbenyov and Zh. Moldagaliyev. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Ake Turaly Zhyr (Song About Father)
Music by N. Tlendiyev, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Suimegender Sagynbaidy
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Gashyqtar Muny (Lovers' Sorrow)
Music by N. Baikozov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Anim Sen Edin (You Were My Song)
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — The World We Knew
Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Baqyt Qushagynda (In the Arms of Happiness)
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducting, guitar, arrangement and mixing: Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Zhelsiz Tunde Zharyq Ai (Bright Moon on a Windless Night)
Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Conducted, arranged and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Zharygym
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Sen
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Omirimnin Koktemi
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Bolashaqqa Khat
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Zhan Syrym
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Qairan Omir
Qurmash Makhan in concert, December 2025. Arranged by Mamed Sadykh-Pur. Produced by Ilya Bashkatov, who also led the band and played guitar.
December 2025
Zarina Altynbayeva — Gakku
Gakku's aria from E. Brusilovsky's opera “Kyz-Zhibek”, arranged by Ilya Bashkatov. Solo concert “Zher-Ana Tynysy” (The Breath of Mother Earth), 15 May 2025. Soprano: Zarina Altynbayeva. Orchestra and Choir of the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre, conductor Kanat Omarov.
May 2025
Zarina Altynbayeva — Qalqatai (Live)
Kazakh folk song arranged by Aliyar Otetleu and Ilya Bashkatov. Solo concert “Zher-Ana Tynysy”, 2025. Symphony Orchestra of the Abai Kazakh National Opera and Ballet Theatre, conductor Kanat Omarov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Unaidy
Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Super Zhigit
Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Pozitiv
Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Omirimnin Koktemi
Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Armandaimyn, Adam Bop Zharalgasyn
Qurmash Makhan in concert, May 2025. Arranged, conducted, produced and mixed by Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2025
Qurmash Makhan — Solo Concert in Astana
Solo concert with the Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra, May 2025. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor (Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra), guitar, mixing and mastering.
May 2025
MEZZO — Opyat Metel (Snowstorm Again)
Sound engineer: Dmitriy Leikhman; director: Diana Akimbayeva. “Pizhamnik Mezzo” concert programme, 2025. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
January 2025
MEZZO — Vasilki (Cornflowers)
“Pizhamnik Mezzo” concert programme, 2025. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
January 2025
MEZZO — It's Now or Never
“Pizhamnik Mezzo” concert programme, 2025. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
January 2025
MEZZO × Halyk — “Summer Music in a Beloved City”
Open-air concerts of the Halyk Bank festival, summer 2025: Almaty, Kostanay, Ust-Kamenogorsk, Shymkent. Ilya Bashkatov: arranger, guitar.
2025
Alibek Almadiyev — Grand Solo Concert
With the Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Classical crossover, jazz, pop and Kazakh music in six languages; the opening is dedicated to Abai's 180th anniversary. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor (Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra), guitar, mixing and mastering.
2025
2024
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Aizhan Tazhenova — Okinbe Sen (Don't Regret)
Music by K. Duisekeyev, lyrics by Sh. Sariyev. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2024
Alibek Almadiyev — Stan Moyei Molitvoi (Become My Prayer)
Music by N. Kulsariyev, lyrics by I. Reznik. Conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov. Arranged by Maxim Maximov.
December 2024
“Music of the First” — Six Legendary Kazakhstani Ensembles
Dos-Mukasan, Zhetygen, Arai, Ulan, Aigul and Altyn Dan on one stage for the first time, together with young performers. Almaty Theatre, 5 October 2024. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor (Steppe Music orchestra).
October 2024
MEZZO — Zamok iz Dozhdya (Castle of Rain)
MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Arrangement and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2024
MEZZO — Wake Me Up
MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Arrangement and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
April 2024
MEZZO — Naprasnye Slova (Words in Vain)
Music by D. Tukhmanov, lyrics by L. Rubalskaya. MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
March 2024
MEZZO — Baqyt Qushagynda (In the Arms of Happiness)
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Arrangement and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
February 2024
MEZZO — L-O-V-E
Written by Bert Kaempfert and Milt Gabler. MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Arrangement and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
February 2024
MEZZO — Gori, Gori, Moya Zvezda (Shine, My Star)
Music by P. Bulakhov. MEZZO acoustic programme, 2024. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
February 2024
2023
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Medeu Arynbayev — Batyrlarym-ai
Single, 2023. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2023
4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Gul Almatym (My Flower Almaty)
Music by A. Zatsepin. Arrangement, guitar and production: Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2023
4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Pechal (Sorrow)
Music and lyrics by V. Tsoi. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2023
Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Anim Sen Edin (You Were My Song)
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2023
Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Suimegender Sagynbaidy
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2023
Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Anim Sen Edin (You Were My Song)
Music by Sh. Kaldayakov, lyrics by T. Moldagaliyev. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
August 2023
Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Gashyqtar Muny (Lovers' Sorrow)
Music by N. Baikozov, lyrics by M. Shakhanov. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
August 2023
4Rivers Quartet feat. Ilya Bashkatov — Pachka Sigaret (A Pack of Cigarettes)
Music and lyrics by V. Tsoi. Arranged, performed and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
August 2023
Alibek Almadiyev & Ilya Bashkatov — Neilonovoye Serdtse (Nylon Heart)
Music by Y. Frenkel, lyrics by I. Shaferan. From the film “Muzhskoi Razgovor”. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
August 2023
MEZZO — Time to Say Goodbye
Music by F. Sartori, lyrics by L. Quarantotto. MEZZO 10th anniversary concert. Arrangement and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
May 2023
Live Band led by Ilya Bashkatov — Vospominanie (Memory)
“Zhas Qanat — 2023” contest. Live band led by Ilya Bashkatov: arrangement, production, guitar.
2023
MEZZO — Anniversary Concert
MEZZO's 10th anniversary concert, 2023. Ilya Bashkatov: arranger, guitar.
2023
MEZZO — Chamber Concert “Mezzo Acoustic”
MEZZO's acoustic programme, 2023. Ilya Bashkatov: arranger, guitar.
2023
2022
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Tengri Quartet — Medley for the Participating Countries
The Tengri Quartet performing on Central Asia's Got Talent. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2022
Qurmash Makhan — Soqpashy Zhuregim Qulazyp (Live)
Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
June 2022
Zarina Bozhakova — Oyijon
Uzbek folk song. Gala concert for the 100th anniversary of Roza Baglanova, “Ainalaiyn Khalqymnan Erkeletken”. Astana State Pop-Symphony Orchestra, conductor and arranger Ilya Bashkatov. Doira: Nuriddin Moldabayev, Dilmurod Usakeyev; Naz dance ensemble.
March 2022
Tengri Quartet — Dudarai (Live)
Music by Mariyam Zhagorkyzy. Vocals: Tolganay Pazylakyn; violins: Uulzhan Taaylabekova, Araylym Oserbek; viola: Akmaral Murzabekova; cello: Andrey Chzhun. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
March 2022
“Ainalaiyn Khalqymnan Erkeletken” — Roza Baglanova Centenary Concert
Gala concert for the 100th anniversary of People's Artist of the USSR Roza Baglanova, 2022. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor (Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra), guitar.
March 2022
Rustem Nurzhigit — Kunge Tabynu (Samgau 2022)
Music by S. Baiterekov, lyrics by B. Tazhibayev. Arranged by Ilya Bashkatov. T. Abdrashev State Academic Symphony Orchestra of Kazakhstan, conductor Kuanysh Ismailov. Rhythm section: V. Nasibulin, A. Fisher, A. Otetleu, H. Matsayev, Y. Leonov. Concert project “Samgau”, Almaty, 2022.
2022
Dos-Mukasan Ensemble — Concert “Dalam Menin”
A concert by the legendary Dos-Mukasan ensemble, 2022. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor, guitar.
2022
NURBULLIN — Live Concert 2022
Nurbolat Abdullin (NURBULLIN) in concert, 2022. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), conductor, guitar.
2022
Roza Rymbayeva — Concert “Senemin Men”
Roza Rymbayeva's song evening, 2022. Ilya Bashkatov: music co-producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
2022
Qurmash Makhan — Concert “Zhan Syrym”
Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2022. Ilya Bashkatov: arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), conductor, guitar.
2022
2021
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Introduction to a Concert in Memory of Kazakhstani Musicians
Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra, artistic director Yerzhan Issin, conductor Ilya Bashkatov. Themes from songs by S. Baiterekov, E. Khassangaliyev, N. Kulsariyev, K. Duisekeyev and Michel Colombier. Qazaqstan Central Concert Hall, Astana, December 2021.
December 2021
“Elim Dep Soqqan Zhurekter” — In Memory of Kazakhstan's Great Musicians
Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Qazaqstan Central Concert Hall, Astana, December 2021. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, conductor (Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra), guitar.
December 2021
Zarina Altynbayeva — Gorod Moi Alma-Ata (Live)
A live guitar session with Kok-Tobe in the background. Music by Korazbayev, lyrics by Ospanov. Vocals: Zarina Altynbayeva; guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
October 2021
Tengri Quartet — Yapurai (Live)
Kazakh folk song. Vocals: Tolganay Pazylakyn; violins: Uulzhan Taaylabekova, Araylym Oserbek; viola: Akmaral Murzabekova; cello: Andrey Chzhun. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
October 2021
Zarina Altynbayeva — Under the Caress of a Plush Blanket
Live session. A romance from the film “A Cruel Romance”: music by A. Petrov, poem by M. Tsvetaeva. Vocals: Zarina Altynbayeva; guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
October 2021
“Bala Dauysy 2021” — Contest Day
“Bala Dauysy” children's vocal contest, 2021. Ilya Bashkatov: music co-producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), conductor, guitar.
October 2021
2020
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Polina Tyrina — Gased (قاصد)
A song to poetry by Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, created in collaboration with the UAE Embassy in Kazakhstan. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
December 2020
2019
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Tengri Quartet — Shallow (Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper)
A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
November 2019
Tengri Quartet — Bad Guy (Billie Eilish)
A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
July 2019
Tengri Quartet — I Don't Care (Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber)
A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
July 2019
Tengri Quartet — Old Town Road (Lil Nas X)
A string cover by the Tengri Quartet. Arranged and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
June 2019
Qurmash Makhan — Soqpashy Zhuregim Qulazyp (Sorrowful Heart)
Music by K. Makhan, lyrics by M. Yeszhan. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
2019
Qurmash Makhan — Pendeshilik (All People Make Mistakes)
Duet: K. Makhan and Zh. Zheksenuly. Music by K. Makhan, lyrics by A. Duisenbi. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
2019
Qurmash Makhan — Gauhar Tas (Diamond)
Kazakh folk song. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Guitar: Ilya Bashkatov.
2019
Qurmash Makhan — Aru Koktem (Beautiful Spring)
Music by B. Omarov, lyrics by S. Makulbekuly. Qurmash Makhan in concert, 2019. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov.
2019
Qurmash Makhan — Song Evening “Omirimnin Koktemi”
Qurmash Makhan's song evening, 2019. Ilya Bashkatov's band and the Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), conductor (Astana Pop-Symphony Orchestra), guitar.
2019
2018
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Kunge Tabynu (Samgau 2018)
Music by S. Baiterekov. Arranged by Ilya Bashkatov. Soloists: Rustem Nurzhigit, Ali Okapov. Symphony Orchestra of the Astana State Academic Philharmonic, conductor Berik Batyrkhan. Concert project “Samgau-2018”, Qazaqstan Concert Hall, Astana.
2018
2017
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Kairat Tuntekov — SOS d'un terrien en détresse
“I'm a Singer Kazakhstan” show, 2017. Arranged, conducted and produced by Ilya Bashkatov, with his band.
November 2017
Madina Sadvakasova — Solo Concert “Zhuldyzym”
Solo concert, 2017. Ilya Bashkatov's band with the Almaty Akimat Pop-Symphony Orchestra. Ilya Bashkatov: music co-producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
2017
Dimash Kudaibergen — Solo Concert “Bastau”
Dimash Kudaibergen's first major solo concert, 2017. Ilya Bashkatov: arranger, guitar.
2017
2016
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Aziz Zhambakiyev — The Girl from the Valley of Crimson Roses
Music by Adil Zhambakiyev, lyrics by A. Zhambakiyev and T. Tulegenov. Concert evening “Lyubimaya, Nezhnaya”, Almaty, 14 February 2016. Arrangement, production and guitar: Ilya Bashkatov, with his band.
February 2016
“Lyubimaya, Nezhnaya”: Songs of Temirlan Tulegenov — Part 1
An evening of songs to lyrics by poet Temirlan Tulegenov. Almaty, 14 February 2016. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
February 2016
“Lyubimaya, Nezhnaya”: Songs of Temirlan Tulegenov — Part 2
An evening of songs to lyrics by poet Temirlan Tulegenov. Almaty, 14 February 2016. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer, arranger, band leader (Ilya Bashkatov's band), guitar.
February 2016
Alibek Almadiyev — Il Mondo (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Music by J. Fontana, C. Pes, E. Sbriccioli, G. Meccia. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
Alibek Almadiyev & Nurlan Abdullin — Kogda Vesna Pridyot (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Music by B. Mokrousov, lyrics by A. Fatyanov. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
Alibek Almadiyev — Kiss (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Written by Prince. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
Alibek Almadiyev — Remember (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Written by J. Horner and C. Weil. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
Alibek Almadiyev — Mister X's Aria (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Music by E. Kálmán. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
Alibek Almadiyev — All of Me (The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016)
Written by G. Marks and S. Simons. Live broadcast of The Voice of Kazakhstan, 2016. Music producer of the show — Ilya Bashkatov: arrangements, band leading, guitar.
2016
2015
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Bauyrzhan Retbayev & Zhanar Dugalova — Sen Emes (Qazaqstan Dauysy, Final 2015)
Final of the TV vocal show “Qazaqstan Dauysy” (The Voice of Kazakhstan), 2015. Ilya Bashkatov: music producer of the show, arrangement, band leading and guitar.
February 2015