Erkin Abdullah, an established Uyghur guitarist based in California, US, held a large concert at Urumqi Dun Bridge Theater on December 28th, the Uyghur Times Uyghur edition reports. The performance was considered a propaganda win for the Chinese Communist regime.
Artists and Musicians
Qaynam Jappar, a prominent Uyghur calligrapher, photographer, and cover designer of many valuable books among the Uyghurs, passed away on December 6 in Urumqi. Qaynam Jappar had previously worked as a photographer and reporter for the Xinjiang Rule of Law Daily. He organized numerous exhibitions and events in the fields […]
Gülnigar Nurhikim, a Uyghur director, filmmaker, producer, and Cinematographer, has made her first movie – Molly.
On June 17th, the NPO (Japan Uyghur Association) released a song about what Uyghur families are emotionally experiencing to raise public interest in the human rights abuses against Uyghurs, the Sankei News
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN — A renowned Uyghur scholar Dr. Akram Hashimov has passed away in Uzbekistan at 59, Uyghur Times Uyghur Edition reports.
The list of late Mr. Akram Hashimov ‘s life achievements stands long: He was an associate professor of the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan, a senior researcher of the National Music Arts, a Doctor of Arts, and Master of Discipleship. Dr. Hashimov was one of the leading Uyghur cultural figures in Uzbekistan.
Anwer Ablimit, a renowned Uyghur musician, used to work for an oil extraction unit in Karamay. His nephew in exile lost contact with him in 2017. In 2019 he heard that Ablimit had been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Chinese government. The nephew does not know his whereabouts.