(MENAFN- AzerNews)
Laman Ismayilova read more For the first time, Azerbaijan has been represented at the
International Accordion Festival in Austria.
Together with Qaytagi ensemble, People's Artist Anvar Sadigov
captivated music lovers at Porgy & Bess, known as one of the most
popular jazz spots in Vienna, Azernews reports.
From mugham to jazz, Anvar Sadigov experiments with different
musical genres.
His ensemble Qaytagi successfully tours many countries,
promoting Azerbaijani music worldwide.
Further to the concert program, the festival guests were totally
thrilled by Azerbaijan's acclaimed pianist, Emil Afrasiyab. The
musician brilliantly performed works by outstanding composers and
author's compositions at Azerbaijan Cultural Center in Vienna.
Emil Afrasiyab belongs to the new generation of Azerbaijani jazz
musicians. In his music pieces, the pianist masterly combines jazz
with elements of mugham.
In 2011, the pianist won a prize at Montreux Jazz Festival. Over
the past years, the musician has given numerous concerts in
Germany, France, Czech Republic, Austria, USA, Japan, Cuba, Greece,
Belgium, Russia, Ukraine and Turkiye.
The International Accordion Festival continued at Wolubilis
Cultural Center in Brussels, where Azerbaijani musicians performed
ethno-jazz motifs. Their performance was enthusiastically received
by the public.
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