Alim Gasimov to delight fans in Baku
By Amina Nazarli
There is good news for the lovers of Azerbaijani national music -- Mugham.
Baku’s International Mugham Center will host the concert of the famous national mugham singer, Alim Gasimov, who is world-famous for his unique style of singing.
The outstanding singer will please his fans with both old and new songs on December 23.
Gasimov perceives and presents mugham not only as an ancient art and a part of Azerbaijan's musical and cultural heritage but also as a constantly developing tradition. His performing style is unique, as it combines deep knowledge of centuries-old rules of mugham with challenging innovations. It is distinguished by extreme intensity, which mesmerizes audiences.
He has been passionate about mugham since early childhood, but initially Gasimov sang mugham merely for his own enjoyment.
The brilliant performer, thanks to which mugham has been gaining popularity not only in Europe but also in the US, Canada, Japan, Brazil, and Hong Kong.
In addition to performing with the famous Silk Road Ensemble, Gasimov performed with the Kronos Quartet as part of his collaboration with the Aga Khan Music Initiative in Central Asia.
In 2010, 56-year-old Gasimov recorded the song titled "I'm your Goddess" with world-famous French DJ David Vendetta. Oriental tunes mixed with modern techno music are harmoniously combined in the song.
The singer was awarded the International Music Council-UNESCO Music Prize in 1999. He is also a master of the ancient Ashig folk art.
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