Muslim Magomayev’s memory honored in Uzbekistan
A concert dedicated to the 71st anniversary of prominent Azerbaijani singer and composer Muslim Magomayev was held at the Center of Azerbaijani Culture after national leader Heydar Aliyev under Azerbaijan's Embassy in Uzbekistan, the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Azerbaijan said.
The event was organized jointly with the Azerbaijani Diaspora Youth Organization in Tashkent.
Speaking at the event, director of Azerbaijani Culture Center Samir Abbasov noted that Muslim Magomayev introduced Azerbaijani music to the world. He called the "great musician"`s works "invaluable".
The concert featured songs from Magomayev`s repertoire as well as national Azerbaijani songs performed by My Azerbaijan band.
Executive Director of the Azerbaijani Diaspora Organization in Uzbekistan, Firdovsi Mammadov, provided an insight into career of Magomayev.
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