The Ay Yola group, which originated from the city of Ufa, recorded a song called Homay and achieved great success in the world music charts. This was reported by Upl.uz.
This song is performed entirely in the Bashkir language and was recently adapted into Uzbek. Currently, it holds the sixth position in the Shazam international chart, indicating its popularity.
For comparison, Lady Gaga's performance of the song Abracadabra is in tenth place, while Kendrick Lamar's Grammy-winning song Not Like Us is in fifteenth place. Such success from a group originating from Ufa is considered a rare occurrence.
The song Homay is created in the synthwave style, blending electronic motifs with national diversity. Its lyrics tell the story of the Humay bird, an important character in Bashkir epic poetry.
This legendary bird is valued as a symbol of strength and magic, making the song particularly significant for listeners interested in culture. The Ay Yola group has succeeded in conveying this story to a global audience, even though the song is in Bashkir, a language that is not widely spoken.
As of April 7, 2025, the Homay song continues to maintain high positions in the charts. Its translation into Uzbek has further increased the song's popularity.
The synthwave genre is currently popular in many countries, which has helped this song reach beyond the borders of Russia. This success demonstrates that music in national languages can also find its way into the hearts of listeners worldwide, even if they do not understand the words.
The Humay bird in Bashkir epic poetry symbolizes happiness and freedom, and its depiction is frequently found in folk tales.
