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Alim Qasimov
Azerbaijani mugham singer (born 1957) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alim Hamza oghlu Qasimov (Azerbaijani: Alim Həmzə oğlu Qasımov; born August 14, 1957) is an Azerbaijani musician and one of the most major mugham singers in Azerbaijan. He was awarded the International Music Council-UNESCO Music Prize in 1999, one of the highest international prizes for music. His music is characterized by his vocal improvisation and represents a move away from the traditional style of mugham.[1] Qasimov has recorded nine albums, three of which are mugham albums with his daughter, Farghana Qasimova.
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Born | (1957-08-14) August 14, 1957 (age 66) Nabur, Shamakhi District, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR |
Origin | Shamakhi, Azerbaijan |
Genres | Mugham |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Singing, Daf |
Years active | 1977–present |
Website | Alim Qasimov on Facebook |
According to The New York Times, "Qasimov is simply one of the greatest singers alive, with a searing spontaneity that conjures passion and devotion, contemplation and incantation."[2]
He joined fellow Azerbaijani Sabina Babayeva on stage at the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku to sing back vocals for her entry, "When the Music Dies."[3] Additionally, Qasimov was featured as part of the opening act of the Grand Final.[4]