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AI reimagines Kazakh hit in French

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Kazakh actor and comedian Anuar Nurpeisov used AI to translate Kairat Nurtas’s hit «Almatynyn Tunderi-ai» into French. Kursiv LifeStyle looked at why many viewers think the translated version works surprisingly well.

In the video, an AI-generated version of Nurtas’s voice performs the song in French while Nurpeisov dances along. Most commenters praised how naturally the song sounds in its new language.

«This sounds really good. It could become a global hit.»

«It turned out great. Kairat Nurtas is probably very happy. But your dancing is even better — it’s amazing!»

«Almatynyn Tunderi-ai» is one of the most recognizable songs in Kazakh pop music. Over the years, it has been released in several versions, including a duet by Kairat Nurtas and Russian singer Nyusha. The song has also been covered by Uzbek singer Akmal Kholkhodjaev and Kazakh singers Indira Yelemes and Karakoz Tleubekova.