KHISAM

“KHISAM”, “K h i s a m’ s  s o n g”, Bashkir ethnic song, uzun-kuy. The melody was registered by Z.G. Ismagilov from M.I. Galeeva in 1947 and published in “Bashkir ethnic songs” collection (1964). The song is lyro-epic. Presumably, the author of the song is Khisam-sesen from Muynakovo village, Userganskaya Parish, Orskiy District (current Sredniy Muynak village, Zianchurinskiy District, RB). He was a participant of the Patriotic war of 1812. According to legend, Khisam-sesen had composed the song and had been singing it throughout his life. “K.” melody has a wide range (twelfth) and wide chants as well as rich ornamentation. Musical adaptations of “K.” for solo and piano, a cappella choir are made by Ismagilov. The song is also known under names such as “Father’s sorrow”, “Uskelek” (after the river’s name that flows in Zianchurinskiy District of RB).

G.Сh. Khamitova