Aigerim Shuster
Traditional Multi-Instrumentalist • Music Producer • Music & Early Development Educator
Aigerim Yersainova Shuster is a Paris-based musician, composer, and producer specializing in ancient traditional music dating back to the 7th century. Renowned for her mastery of rare instruments such as the kobyz, zhetygen, saz-syrnay, and shan-kobyz, she brings their mystical, timeless voices into the soundscape of the modern world.
Performing under her stage name Aiya Shuster, she explores bold musical crossovers — from “TradFunk” (traditional music fused with funk rhythms) to cinematic and experimental scores. Her performances honor the cultural heritage of the steppe while reimagining it for a global audience.
Selected Venues & Festivals
• Théâtre de la Ville Sarah-Bernhardt (Paris)
• Berlin Philharmonie (Germany)
• UNESCO Headquarters (Paris)
• Brucknerhaus (Austria)
• Gulbenkian Foundation (Portugal)
• BOZAR (Belgium)
• Festival d’Avignon (France)
• Festival of Sacred Music of the World (Fes, Morocco)
Collaborations
Her artistry spans symphony orchestras, jazz ensembles, multimedia performances, and cross-genre projects. In her multimedia show “Nomade”, she merges music, piano, and sand art into an immersive visual and sonic journey.
Production & Cultural Projects
As co-founder of Art Ambassadeurs, Aigerim produces international cultural projects connecting Europe, Central Asia, Asia, and Latin America.
Notable Projects & Collaborations:
• Cannes Festival — cultural programming and artistic exchanges
• Festival d’Avignon — cross-cultural performances
• Collaborations with major productions such as Notre Dame de Paris
• Interdisciplinary projects merging traditional and classical music with theater and visual arts.
Through Art Ambassadeurs, she promotes cultural diplomacy, artistic exchange, and innovative collaborations across continents.
Educational Project— Académie des Petits Musiciens
Co-founder of the Académie des Petits Musiciens in Paris — a trilingual music and intellectual development school for children aged 0–10 years.
Aigerim holds a HarvardX Certificate in Early Childhood Development and develops methods to nurture creativity, emotional intelligence, and musical skills in young learners.
Awards & Recognition
• #PrixLNO – J’Explore (#10under30) — recognized as one of France’s leading young musician-entrepreneurs
• Multiple first prizes in national and international music competitions.
From the echoes of ancient melodies to the stages of the modern world, Aigerim bridges centuries, cultures, and generations — transforming timeless traditions into living, contemporary art.
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