The bakshy or bakhshi ( ) are traditional Turkmen musicians. Historically, they have been traveling singers and shamans, acting as healers and spiritual figures, and also providing the music for celebrations of weddings, births, and other important life events.
The bakshy or bakhshi ( ) are traditional Turkmen musicians. Historically, they have been itinerant performers who acted as healers and spiritual figures, providing music for significant life events such as weddings, births, and other ceremonies.