Azernews.Az

By Laman Ismayilova

International Mugham Center hosted a concert as part of the Festival of Azerbaijani Folk Songs.

The main goal of the project is the promotion of national and spiritual values and their transmitting to future generations, Trend Life reported.

People’s Artist Samir Jafarov, Honored Artists Anar Shushali, Ilaha Efendiyeva, Afag Abbasova, Jahangir Jahangirov, Choir of Azerbaijan Television and Radio, Sevil vocal ensemble under the direction of Rena Talibova and the State Choir, conducted by the national artist Gulbaji Imanova performed at the concert.

The festival of Azerbaijani folk songs runs in Baku from October 8 to 12.

During the festival, Azerbaijani folk songs are presented in various interpretations - accompanied by a symphony orchestra, with jazz compositions, performed by the choir and ensemble.

A scientific symposium was held with the participation of researchers in the field of studying folk songs, compositions from the Golden Fund of Radio, forgotten and rare compositions of folk art, songs that are passed from generation to generation in the regions of the country are presented. Famous folk singers and representatives of talented youth take part in the events.

The event organizers include Mədəniyyət TV, the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, the International Mugham Center, the National Conservatory, the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic, Baku Academy of Music, Azerbaijan Composers Union and the Institute of Folklore.

Azerbaijani folk songs were formed in close connection with folk music. This is reflected in their structure. The basis of the lyrics is verse forms of folk poetry (bayati, goshma).

A distinctive feature of Azerbaijani folk songs is a clear formation of the word ending.

However, regardless of the number of verses in the song, they rhyme in pairs or three to four lines. In addition, the Azerbaijani folk songs are characterized by a kind of dramatization. This mainly refers to satirical and comic songs.

Media partners of the event are Azernews.az,Trend.az, Day.az, Milli.az.

---

Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

Follow us on Twitter @AzerNewsAz