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Dimash interview article.
From Japanese web magazine "HIGH FLYERS ".（Written in Japanese）
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The author of this article is Atsuko Tanaka, a well-known photographer and founder of this site (High Flyers).
"TOKYO JAZZ + plus LIVE STREAM" will be held soon! Kazakh singer Dimash, who has a beautiful voice of 6 octaves, talks about the enthusiasm and future dreams of participating in the festival2020/05/19"TOKYO JAZZ" is one of the most popular jazz festivals in Japan.Once a year, world famous jazz musicians from all over the world are gathering and performing, and many jazz fans from all over the country gather.The performance was canceled this year due to COVID-19 pandemic world wide, but they decided to hold the event as "TOKYO JAZZ + plus LIVE STREAM" on the original date.The lineup musicians includes Hiromi Uehara, Makoto Sone, Ayaka Hirahara, Dimash Kudbergen from Kazakhstan, and Tick Corea who is very familiar at TOKYO JAZZ Festival, and Tigran Hamassian who gave an extraordinary performance at TOKYO JAZZ in 2018. In addition, many artists from past TOKYO JAZZ events will also appears, and messages from the artists and their performances (at the official website, we are accepting for requests of artists from their last performances), and the event will be the one great festival which you can’t missed.So HIGHFLYERS interviewed Dimash, one of the Featured singer.This is the first time for Tokyo Jazz to participate.He is well known in Asian and European countries, and has gained a lot of support but yet not know well in Japan .Growing up in a music family, he has taken lessons in singing and piano since childhood and has shown his talent. While studying classical and contemporary music at the university and receiving offers from the Astana Opera, he pursues a path of contemporary music that incorporates elements of classical and traditional Kazakh music. in 2015, he was participate at the “Slavyansky Bazaar”, an international art festival held in Belarus, and he won the grand prize.Two years later, he appeared at the popular Chinese program “Singer 2017” and gained popularity and the status as a young star in China. Not only the musical talent, but also he is 190 cm tall and sweet masks are also the reasons for its popularity.He couldn't make it to Japan this time, many fans have high expectations for his performance at TOKYO JAZZ.We asked him about Nur Sultan (the capital of Kazakhstan) where Dimash lives, the enthusiasm for TOKYO JAZZ, what is important in composition, and what is his dreams for the future."Inspiration often comes when I'm on an airplane. When I look at the sky through the window and draw a beautiful heavenly scenes in your mind, the music will be appears naturally."-What do you explain about Nuru Sultan, where you currently live in? Please tell us about the attractions of the city and people.Dimash: Nur Sultan is a beautiful, vibrant and modern city. I love this city so much. The rhythms and active movements of the people inspire me a lot. I often go abroad for my work, but since I have my family and close friends here, I am trying to come back here as much as possible and spend time with them.-The difficult situation continues in COVIT-19, how do you spend your days?Dimash: Often I'm at the studio, creating new songs and recordings. I also watch movies, play games, play football with my siblings.-This is the first time you have participated in the TOKYO JAZZ festival, how do you think about the event?Dimash: The TOKYO JAZZ festival has been performed by famous jazz artists from all over the world. I am very honored to have such a great opportunity to join a young artist like me who has just begun a concert tour.-Do you have any expression about Japan and Japanese people?Dimash: First of all, I think that the Japanese people are very kind and have a heart of hospitality. I feel the way of hospitality in Japan are very similar to the Kazakh people.I remember that I was warmly welcomed by Japanese fans at the airport at my last visit.
And Japan is a very beautiful country and I was fascinated by nature, culture and architectures. I also love Japanese food very much.
―Are there any efforts or habits you make every day to bring your wonderful performance?Dimash: Voice is the most important tool for every vocalists, so I must protect your throat and take good care of it. I usually don't speak before the concert and try not to strain my vocal cords. Sometimes I don't speak at all a whole day, but I usually keep quiet until about two hours before the the concert, and little by little getting ready as start singing aloud one hour before the performance. I think other artists are the same, but I try to listen to my voice under a calm and quiet environment. Also, since good quality sleep is very important, I try to get a good sleep and to live an orderly life as possible. I do careful not to sleep too much, as this will be the opposite effect if you sleep too long and it will not good for your voice as when you sleep poorly.-What do you care when you write a song? What is bring you inspirations?Dimash: Most of the time, I am inspired by what happens in the world, and the theme of the song is determined by how I feel at that time. Inspiration often comes when I'm on an airplane. When I look at the sky through the window and draw a beautiful heavenly scenes in your mind, the music will be appears naturally. I would like to share these processes with my fans through the songs.-Finally, please tell us your future goals and dreams.Dimash: My big dream is the Grammy.I have many plans to accomplish and most of them are hold as my 10 years plans since my childhood. Now, I am making every possible effort to realize those dreams.TOKYO JAZZ + will be full of excitements this year as well.Enjoy online festivals in each environment. Please check the website for more details.
