Mugham has long been the common spiritual heritage of the
Azerbaijani people.
Known as one of the unique treasuries of the oral and intangible
heritage of mankind, mugham has taken its rightful place in the
world cultural space.
In 2003, UNESCO proclaimed Azerbaijani Mugham a "Masterpiece of
the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity". The mugham was added
to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2009.
Initiated by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the International
World of Mugham Festival draws more attention to mugham art.
The large-scale event has been held under the support and
patronage of the First Vice-President of Azerbaijan, President of
the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Mehriban Aliyeva since the first
day.
The festival is a large-scale international cultural event,
covering all manifestations of the unique musical phenomenon.
The 6th International World of Mugham Music Festival
demonstrates this centuries-old art in all its glory.
The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and
the Culture Ministry with the support of the Ministry of Science
and Education and the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, Azernews reports.
This festival has brought together many prominent
representatives of the traditional musical cultures as well as
young musicians, composers and researchers.
The festival consists of a series of concerts that feature
traditional and new musical genres and styles, an international
scientific symposium and a competition of traditional music
performers.
Over these years, the musical project has revealed many young
talents from different countries, who have gained international
recognition.
Within the festival, Azerbaijan's living vocal treasure,
People's Artist Alim Gasimov and Honored Artist Fargana Gasimova,
world-recognized master of the Afghan rubab and the Indian sarod
Daud Khan Sadozai, choreographer, researcher who systematized
mugham dance movements Sashar Zarif and Turkish folk music artist
Senem Akdemir delighted the audience with their performances.
Meanwhile, People's Artist Anvar Sadigov and Honored Artist Emil
Afrasiyab captured the audience's attention at the National
Conservatory.
Notably, Azerbaijan is represented at the festival by the
winners of the National Mugham Competition held on April 24-27.
Within the framework of the festival, various concerts will be
organized in the cities of Baku, Aghjabadi and Shusha.
The 6th International World of Mugham Music Festival will last
until June 25.
The international jury from Azerbaijan, Great Britain, Iraq,
Uzbekistan and Turkiye will choose the winners of the competition
for singing and instrumental performance.
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