Background
ESHPAY, Yakov was born on October 29, 1890 in village Koshmary, Kazan’ Province.
ESHPAY, Yakov was born on October 29, 1890 in village Koshmary, Kazan’ Province.
1930 graduate Moscow Conservatory under G. E. Konyus. 1933 completed postgraduate training.
1913-1927 singing teacher, musician, choirmaster, pioneer of Mari professional music. Collected and studied Mari folk songs and instrumental melodies (over 500 items).