Valid Dagayev is the master of vocal art from Chechnya, holder of the Kadyrov Order, a brilliant man of his era, who earned popular recognition and brought iconic works to the country's culture.
Valid Shitaevich Dagayev is a famous multilingual singer of the Caucasus, awarded the two highest titles of Russia and Checheno-Ingushetia. His melodious voice, natural demeanor conquered fellow villagers and numerous spectators.
Biography
The future composer was born in June 1940 in the small village of Novye Aldy, in the construction area of the city of Grozny. The parents were forcibly deported to Kazakhstan when the baby was four years old. The boy could not get a secondary education, he had to help the family. Rolling up his pants, he, along with others, made bricks from straw and clay, helped build a house. Hard work, the hardships endured undermined health, affected vision.
He began to sing early, quietly repeating any melody while helping with the housework. Hearing a measured sound, my mother understood that her son had an ear, a vocal voice. She cheered him on, even put him behind the girls in the choir during the holidays. In times of famine, the dream of a musical instrument was unrealizable. But luck smiled at him, his aunt gave him the first balalaika for his birthday. In his free time, he studied the instrument, comprehending the unknown facets of music. A year later, the young self-taught became a welcome guest at the celebrations of fellow countrymen.
Career
The creative path began in 1957, when a 17-year-old boy, together with his brother Khamzat, took part in a competition of young performers. A month later he was enrolled in the Chechen-Ingush ensemble, where he worked for 11 years. As Dagayev himself noted, it was a wonderful period, he learned a lot.
1968 was marked by the transition to the Republican Philharmonic as a soloist. His favorite authors were Magomed Mamakayev, Magomed Sulaev, Akhmad Suleimanov, Shaikhi Arsanukaev, on which he improved his individuality.
Valid was a little less than thirty when he was awarded the title of People's Artist of the Chechen-Ingush SSR. 1972 brought something new - well-deserved, and 1984 - People's Artist of the RSFSR.
Soon the war broke out, which temporarily interrupted his musical career. He had to leave the apartment, leave everything that had been collected with love for years. Then he returned to his homeland, continued to perform, transfer knowledge and experience. From 2000 to 2004, he actively participated in various festivals, which were held under the slogan of the Caucasus.
Personal life
Typical Chechen kyonakh, restrained, modest lyric singer. All of his melodic compositions are endowed with a meaning that reflects the life of fathers and mothers. There was no war in his repertoire, he did not want to disturb the memories of the difficult fate of his fellow countrymen. He was engaged in peacemaking, took part in charity work, and spoke in government events. Shlyagers: "Zama", "Night in the village", "The moon is bored", "Spring", "Nokhcho vu so", "A girl who grew up in Leningrad" are permeated with love, the difficult fate of the region. They became the golden foundation of Chechnya's vocals, which reflected all the tragedy and bright moments of history.
He was happy, there was always a faithful, kind and sympathetic wife Malik. Since 1959, she has been a worthy, faithful companion, an excellent mother. However, the children did not become musicians, and this did not upset him. He always said - "This path is very difficult and difficult, let them go as they see fit."
Eye problems that began in 1954 led to visual impairment. However, he confidently walked through life, endured blows, stood firmly on the ground, which he chanted for more than 50 years. Several times he restored the destroyed house, sparing no time and effort, even sold the donated car. Honored cultural worker, husband and father passed away in his native settlement on September 22, 2016. He was 76 years old, which he lived fruitfully and with great love for people.
