Arts & Entertainment

10 April 2010 [13:17]

A Jean Racine play to be staged in Baku

A play "Fedra" by Jean Racine will be staged on April 25 in Azerbaijan State Russian Drama Theatre named after S. Vurgun.
09 April 2010 [18:10]

Venue for famous American rapper Akon's Baku concert determined

Famous American rapper Akon will perform a concert in Baku on May 20.
09 April 2010 [17:37]

Azerbaijani mugham to be first performed in Vatican

Azerbaijani Mugham performed by People's Artist Alim Gasimov will be first performed in the Vatican.
09 April 2010 [17:20]

50 Cent arrives in Baku

09 April 2010 [09:25]

Safura shot promo TV trailers

08 April 2010 [18:15]

Safura Alizadeh interviewed by Oikotimes

Here's a nice interview of Safura Alizade, which she gave to the Oikotimes.com website. Read on.
08 April 2010 [17:55]

People's Artist of USSR honored in Azerbaijan

Memory of People's Artist of USSR and Azerbaijan Lutfiyar Imanov was honored at the Niyazi House Museum in Baku.
08 April 2010 [16:58]

Azerbaijani composers to participate in international festival of contemporary music

Three Azerbaijani composers participate in international festival of contemporary music "Convergense" which is now being held in Tbilisi.
08 April 2010 [08:50]

Intellectual films to be shown to Baku movie lovers

Baku Museum to open a film society soon.
07 April 2010 [17:30]

Artworks about Azerbaijan to be presented at "Born in the USSR – made in France" exhibition

From April 22 to May 2, Paris will host an exhibition "Born in the USSR - made in France" by a photographer Alexandra Kremer-Khomasuridze, the photographer said..
07 April 2010 [16:06]

Premiere of a ballet by prominent Azerbaijani composer to be staged in Kremlin Palace

The premiere of a "Arabian nights" by prominent Azerbaijani composer Fikrat Amirov will take place at Moscow State Kremlin Palace on April 16.
07 April 2010 [13:14]

National Film Festival opened in Baku

First National Film Festival opened in the Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku with a new film entitled “Intention” by film director Samir Karimoglu.
06 April 2010 [14:07]

Famous American rapper Akon to trip to Baku

Baku is turning into a metropolis of world stars.
05 April 2010 [18:31]

Azerbaijani singer takes part in contest of French songs in Belgium

Azerbaijani singer participates in the annual competition of French songs for authors, composers and performers held in Belgium every two years.
04 April 2010 [10:35]

Safura Alizadeh: Music and Love are my goals

Azerbaijani participant of the "Eurovision 2010" Safura Alizadeh answered questions from readers of "Komsomolskaya Pravda".
03 April 2010 [13:49]

Heydar Aliyev Foundation builds school of art in Agsu region of Azerbaijan

The construction of a new building for the School of Art for Children in Agsu region proceeds at a fast pace.
02 April 2010 [15:20]

“Home” film presented within the framework of “Francophone” week held in Azerbaijan

“Home” film has been demonstrated within the framework of “Francophone” week held at Museum Center in Azerbaijan on April 1. Demonstration was organized by Swiss embassy in Azerbaijan.
30 March 2010 [17:27]

Azerbaijani film director awarded a "Federico Fellini" prize

At the Tiburon International Film Festival (USA) Elchin Musaoglu was awarded a prize named after the famous film director Federico Fellini, for his film "The 40th door".
30 March 2010 [13:30]

Ordering a VIP ticket to 50 Cent's concert in Baku

A concert of 50 Cent will be held on April 11 in "Buta Palace".
26 March 2010 [17:30]

How to cash in on Safura's Eurovision 2010 performance?

British betting firm www.boylesports.com already taking bets on the winner of "Eurovision 2010".
26 March 2010 [14:17]

Azerbaijani opera singer to perform in Moscow

On April 2 in the Chamber Hall of the Moscow International House of Music, a solo concert of Azerbaijani opera singer Fidan Kasimova will be held.
26 March 2010 [10:48]

Azerbaijan's representative to Eurovision 2010: I’ll prove my success to those who don't believe in it

An interview with Azerbaijan's representative to the 55th Eurovision Song Contest Safura Alizade.
26 March 2010 [10:23]

Safura to sing at Poplife Party

24 March 2010 [12:10]

Azerbaijan to perform in second Eurovision 2010 Semifinal + FULL LIST

Today, the Draw for the Running Order of the 55th Eurovision Song Contest took place in Oslo, the host city of this year's contest. All 39 participating broadcasters got a spot in their respective Semi-Final or Final.
22 March 2010 [22:25]

DJ David Vendetta: I saw Baku in all it's glory

As we reported before, "Buta-Palace” hosted a concert of one of the most famous DJs in Europe, David Vendetta on March 20. While in Baku, Mr. Vendetta spoke briefly to one of our journalists.