Azerbaijan Culture Minister Anar Karimov is on a visit to Turkey. The delegation includes the Head of the ministry’s office Vasif Eyvazzade, Head of the State Service for the Protection, Development and Restoration of Cultural Heritage under the Ministry of Culture, Azad Jafarli, and the heads of the department’s structural …
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Azerbaijani, Turkish, Russian singers perform song about mothers
Turkish singer Adil Karaca has released a music video “My mother”, filmed with participation of Azerbaijani,Turkish and Russian pop stars. The project brought together Turkish singer Alishan, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Adalat Shukurov, pop singer Zamig Huseynov, TV presenter Afag Ganjali as well as People’s Artist of Russia Valeria. The composition turned out to be …
Read More »“Shah Ismayil” opera shown in Baku
Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater continues to show virtual performances in the new season. The State Opera Theater delighted spectators with Muslim Magomayev’s “Shah Ismayil” opera. “Shah Ismayil” is a mugham-opera in 6 acts and 7 scenes composed between 1915 and 1919. The ballet is based on a legend about young Shah Ismayil. The …
Read More »Azerbaijan Composers’ Unions to hold virtual contest
Azerbaijan Composers’ Union has announced a virtual festival-competition for the best patriotic choral song. The music contest is based on the works for the choirs by People’s Artist Azer Dadashev. “Azerbaijan Composers’ Unions actively promoted the music pieces on a patriotic theme. This work acquired particular relevance during the Second Karabakh War when Azerbaijan achieved a brilliant victory and liberated its territories occupied by …
Read More »Baku Book Center announces new contest
Baku Book Center invites you to join “My Paradise Karabakh” contest. The project aims at unleashing the creative potential of children and patriotic upbringing of young generation. “President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev declared Shusha the capital of Azerbaijani culture, and 2021 – the Year of Nizami Ganjavi” in connection with the 880th …
Read More »China Daily: Azerbaijan declares 2021 as ‘Year of Nizami Ganjavi’
English-language China Daily newspaper has published an article headlined “Azerbaijan declares 2021 as ‘Year of Nizami Ganjavi’”. Written by AZERTAC`s special correspondent in China Shahin Jafarov, the article says: “President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has signed an order to declare 2021 as a “Year of Nizami Ganjavi” in Azerbaijan. The 880th …
Read More »Nargis Book: Special issue dedicated to Karabakh
On the eve of the New Year 2021, Nargis Publishing House has unveiled Nargis Book “Karabakh” – a special issue dedicated to Karabakh’s culture and history. Nargis Publishing House has released a tailor-made issue of Nargis Book for the first time in eight years. The publication intends to introduce the …
Read More »Andrei Tarkovsky’s book published in Azerbaijani
Azerbaijan State Translation Centre has released a book “About the mysteries of filmmaking” by the renowned Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The book includes author’s thoughts, scientific articles, as well as speeches and interviews on cinematic excellence. The book was translated by Farhad Abdullayev and edited by Rabiga Nazimgizi. A world …
Read More »Azerbaijani short film wins “Best Foreign Film” award at London festival
Let Me Run (“İzn ver qaçım”) shot film by Azerbaijani film director Elmar Bayramov has been recognized as the “Best Foreign Film” at the “Fighting Spirit Film” international festival held in London. The film tells the life story of a physically challenged young man named Orkhan who despite all difficulties …
Read More »Azerbaijani film “Farida” wins two awards at international festival
Azerbaijani feature film “Farida”, produced by Narimanfilm, has won two awards at the International Human Rights Film Festival “Stalker” in Russia. Director of the film Ksenia Lagutina was awarded the “Jury`s Diploma” for the truthful disclosure of the fate of women and the “Special Prize” of the United Nations High …
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