Scientific symposium "Azerbaijani mugham and Middle Eastern music" opens in Baku

A scientific symposium "The Azerbaijani mugham and Middle Eastern music" has been opened today here as part of the "World of Mugham" International festival.

The event was addressed by Chairperson of Azerbaijan's Union of Composers Firangiz Alizade, Culture and Tourism Minister Abulfas Garayev and others.

They highlighted what were being done in Azerbaijan at the initiative of President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, UNESCO and ISESCO Goodwill Ambassador, MP Mehriban Aliyeva to popularize the Azerbaijani mugham across the world.

Materials of the symposium were published in English and Russian languages. The symposium will last until March 17.


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