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National Music Day has been celebrated at YARAT Contemporary Art Space. Head of the international relations department of the Azerbaijan National Conservatory, curator of art projects, expert of the Culture Ministry on Intangible Cultural Heritage Jahangir Selimkhanov addressed the event. The musicologist provided insight into the history of the Azerbaijani music and the …

Great Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibayli’s “Koroghlu” opera has been released on world music platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Yandex Music, Tidal, etc. Honored Artist, famous conductor Ayyub Guliyev, Honored Cultural worker, sound engineer Faig Babayev took part in the project initiated by the director of the Heydar Aliyev Palace Ramil Gasimov. The main …

At the International Turkic Culture and Heritage Foundation within the framework of the event dedicated to the outstanding cultural figure of Azerbaijan and the entire Turkic world, composer, musicologist, publicist, playwright, pedagogue, author of the first opera and operetta in the East, founder of the Azerbaijan national music school Uzeyir …

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev made a phone call to the Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azertag reported on September 20. The head of state congratulated the Russian President on the victory of the ruling “United Russia” party in the parliamentary elections. The Azerbaijani President described this victory as a manifestation of the people’s …

Azerbaijan and UNESCO have discussed the dispatch of a technical mission to territories in and around Karabakh liberated from Armenia’s occupation in 2020, the ministry reported on September 16. The discussions were held between Azerbaijani Culture Minister Anar Karimov and UNESCO Deputy Director-General for Social and Human Sciences Gabriela Ramos. Karabakh …

BBC News has posted an article headlined “Azerbaijan’s culture blends the past and present to create unforgettable visitor experiences”. The article reads: “Azerbaijan is a country with a rich and diverse cultural history. The sheer breadth of the country’s cultural delights, from its cuisine to its traditional crafts; its natural …

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated Azerbaijan on the 103rd anniversary of Baku’s liberation from the Armenian dashnak and bolshevik occupation in 1918. Erdogan posted his congratulatory message on his official Twitter account on September 15. “I sincerely congratulate the Azerbaijani people on the 103rd anniversary of the liberation of Baku, …

With the view to support the actions towards the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the liberated territories, Nar gives a handle for its customers to make donations to Karabakh Revival Fund directly from their balance. Subscribers can make appropriate selection of 1, 3, 5, 10, 20 and 50 AZN and text …

The visiting delegation led by Aygul Kuspan, Chair of the International Relations, Defence and Security Committee of the Mazhilis (lower house) of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, travelled to the towns of Shusha and Fuzuli on 12 September, Trend reports citing Azerbaijani parliament. Deputy Chair of the Azerbaijani Parliament and …

The 16th International Baku Jazz Festival will be held on September 10-18 with the support of the Ministry of Culture. The Festival is dedicated to the memory of the heroic martyrs of Azerbaijan, as well as the spirit of jazz music that does not bend under the weight of difficult …