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Interviews

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By Arslan Atakhanov

July 15, 2026

Why an Economist Turned to Poetry to Explore Money, Migration and Starting Over

By Alva Robinson

June 6, 2026

How Leaving Turkmenistan Helped Concert Pianist Maya Tuylieva Find Home Through Music

By Alva Robinson

March 11, 2026

At 16, He Helps Keep Ramadan Nights Running at a Houston Mosque

Uzbek American Creator Jahongir Karim Redefines Visibility Through Discipline and Heritage

Born in Texas to Uzbek immigrants, Jahongir Karim, a content creator uses humor and hard work to correct how Central Asians are seen—without compromising who he is.

By Alva Robinson

March 1, 2026

When Children Hold the Camera: Daniil Usmanov on Migration and His Latest Exhibit, Valley of the Winds

In Valley of the Winds, documentary photographer Danil Usmanov handed disposable cameras to children in Kyrgyzstan’s Batken region. In this Q&A, he reflects on migration, authorship and what emerged when he stepped back.

By Beksultan Pirmatov

December 28, 2025

We Came Together as Friends—and Became Champions

Golden Gate volleyball captain Olzhas Aitbekov reflects on victory, leadership and a new sense of possibility for Kazakh Americans.

By Alva Robinson

October 19, 2025

Kazakh R&B Artist Discusses His Debut Album and Finding His Own Voice

At only 17 years old, Texas-based R&B artist Sayat Nokerban talks his debut album and how his musical journey parallels his own self-discovery.

By Alva Robinson

August 4, 2024

Kazakh Artist Assol Brings New Appreciation for Art Through Her Carpet Art

Through her carpet art, Assol focuses her energy on attracting the eye of passersby, particularly the young, whom she hopes expand their own appreciation for art literacy, while raising the profile of women in Kazakh history.

By Zhanar Adylbek

November 15, 2023