Dimash Qudaibergen on Music, Culture & Connecting the World | Global Mixtape

Dimash Qudaibergen joins Global Mixtape to discuss his extraordinary vocal journey, Kazakh musical heritage, and how he's connecting audiences around the world through music. From growing up in a musical family in Kazakhstan to performing on international stages, Dimash shares the influences that shaped his artistry, his passion for music across genres and languages, and the deeper meaning behind his work. In this conversation with host Valerie Lee, Dimash explores Kazakhstan's rich musical traditions, including the dombra and kobyz, and how his cultural roots have shaped his musical identity. He also reflects on his mission to spread messages of peace, love, and understanding through music, his connection with fans worldwide, and his upcoming DiMENSIONS World Tour, which will bring his music to audiences across Europe and Latin America in late 2026. 00:00 Introduction: A Bird without wings 00:27 Meet Dimash Qudaibergen 01:03 Growing up in a musical family 02:14 Kazakh music: kui, aitys, and traditional instruments 03:33 Why the dombra is so hard 04:04 Why he sings in so many languages 05:27 Songwriting and his mission 06:54 The journey is the true purpose 07:39 Next tour and the Madison Square Garden documentary 09:01 Closing Global Mixtape is a GRAMMY Studios interview series exploring the artists, cultures, and stories shaping music around the world. Through conversations with international artists, the series celebrates the creative connections that transcend languages, genres, and borders. Subscribe for more Global Mixtape episodes and exclusive conversations with artists from around the world. #DimashQudaibergen #Dimash #GlobalMixtape Connect with the GRAMMYS: WEBSITE: https://www.grammy.com INSTAGRAM:   / grammys   TIKTOK:   / grammys   FACEBOOK:   / grammys   THREADS: https://www.threads.com/@grammys LINKEDIN:   / recordingacademy   X: https://x.com/RecordingAcad Subscribe NOW to the GRAMMYS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/recordingacad... #GRAMMYS #TheGRAMMYs #GRAMMYAwards #MusicsBiggestNight