Why Bashkir band Ay Yola and their hit ‘Homay’ didn't sit well with some Bashkirs

Why Bashkir band Ay Yola and their hit ‘Homay’ didn't sit well with some Bashkirs

The song has sparked intense debate about national pride and identityOriginally published on Global VoicesScreenshot of the YouTube video of the Bashkir band Ay Yola’s song “Homay,” taken from the AY YOLA YouTube channel. Fair use. This article was originally published in Russian on April 7, 2025, on Novaya Vkladka, a Global Voices content partner. Daria Dergacheva translated the article, which was also edited for clarity; this version is republ…