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Jeffrey Werbock perfomed in Baku

16 October 2006 [19:34] - TODAY.AZ
The meeting with well-known American mugam performer Jeffrey Werbock was held October 14 in Azerbaijan State Theatre of Songs named after Rashid Behbudov.

Addressing the meeting, US ambassador to Azerbaijan Anne Derse told of the development of ties between the two countries, highlighting the achievements of American musician Jeffrey Werbock in popularization of the Azerbaijani music.

The rector of Azerbaijan National Conservatoire, professor Siyavush Kerimi highly appreciated execution of Jeffrey Werbok who feels Azerbaijani national music, professionally performs mugams and feels endless love to Azerbaijan.

During the concert, the American musician Jeffrey Verbok performed 'Bayati Shiraz,' 'Shur,' 'Shushter' and other pieces of music on national Azerbaijani musical instruments and answered the audience's questions. AzerTAg

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