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Heydar Aliyev Palace will host a concert timed to Novruz holiday on March 24. The concert titled ” Our World of Mugham” will bring together winners of international contests Ayshan Mehdiyev, Sarkhan Bunyadzade, Konul Mammadli, Ariz Huseynov, Nisbet Sadreyeva, Babek Guliyev, Sadaf  Budaqova, Elgiz Aliyev, Almakhanim Ahmadli, Mahabbat Safarov, Gizilgul …

YARAT Contemporary Art Space invite you to the presentation of the movie “Let the Scream be Heard ” directed by Dheeraj Akolkar (Norway). The film screening will be held on February 12 as part of  YARAT Film Club. “Let the Scream be Heard” is an artistic investigation to reveal and …

On February 17, the exhibition titled “Upon request. The Russian Avant-Garde Collection of the Regional Museums, 1900-1930. Part 3” will be launched at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The display will feature unique avant-garde paintings from 17 regional museums scattered all over Russia. The works include canvases by some recognized classical …

By Laman Ismayilova First ever Italian-Azerbaijan Film Festival has kicked off in Baku. The event was co-organized by the Imago Group and Sandro Teti Editore, the United Culture Center, with the support of the Culture Ministry of Azerbaijan. A press conference was held as part of the festival, Trend Life …

Famous pianist, honored artist of Azerbaijan Nargiz Aliyarova will perform at a concert in St. Mark’s Church, New York City on February 17. Founder and president of National Music & Global Culture Society Nargiz Aliyarova will perform the works of Afro-American composers. Gizem Yucel (viola/violin), Shenika John Jordan (soprano) and …

By Laman Ismayilova The ballet “Goya” will be once again presented in Baku on February 3. Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater will stage the ballet set to music by the outstanding Azerbaijani composers Gara Garayev and Faraj Garayev. The ballet choreographer is Honored Artist of Estonia, artistic director of …

Director General of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) Noel Curran has revealed that Krakow has been selected as the host city for the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2019. In an interview with TVP Info, the EBU Director General has revealed that Krakow will be the host city for Junior Eurovision …

By Laman Ismayilova Mexican cuisine with its unique tastes and flavors has been presented in Baku. The event was held as part of “Mexican Night” organized by the Mexican Embassy in Azerbaijan and M’EAT restaurant, Azertag reported. The Ambassador of Mexico to Azerbaijan, Rodrigo Labardini shared some facts about Mexican gastronomy. “Everyone knows that the cuisine of every …

By Laman Ismayilova A photo exhibition of the Russian photographer Alexander Novikov solemnly opened in Baku. The event took place at the Russian Information and Cultural Center in Baku on January 22, Trend Life reported. The photo exhibition is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad …

By Laman Ismayilova Works of Azerbaijani and Swiss photographers will be showcased in Baku. A joint photo exhibition of Mr. Cedric Christopher Merkli’s “Cheese distribution in Justistal” and Elmar Mustafazade’s “Masters of Craft” will open at the Modern Art Museum on January 23. The exhibition will be opened for visitors …