“Speaking Walls” urban art project and “Designing a Hope” project have been presented in Gala settlement as part of the Nasimi festival.
Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attended the event.
06.11.2019 15:28 Days of Azerbaijani culture and literature open in UzbekistanDays of Azerbaijani culture and literature have opened in the city of Urgench, Uzbekistan. The event is held with the support of Azerbaijani Cultural Center named after Heydar Aliyev under Azerbaijan`s Embassy in Tashkent, “Uzbektourizm” State Committee, “Kaspi” newspaper and the Kaspi Education Company of Azerbaijan, and the leadership of Khorezm region of Uzbekistan. The workers of culture, literature and art of Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan, and journalists attended the ceremony. In his opening remarks, the khokim of the Khorezm region Farkhod Ermanov described the organization of the Days of Azerbaijani culture and literature as a milestone event. The founder of the Kaspi newspaper, writer-publicist Sona Valiyeva highlighted the cooperation between the two nations in the field of literature, as well as literary relations between the heritage of Nizami Ganjavi, Alisher Navoi, Mohammed Fuzuli, Aldulhamid Cholpon and Huseyn Cavid. Sona Valiyeva stressed the importance of values that bring the two nations closer, as well as conveying and promoting the Azerbaijan-Uzbekistan friendship to future generations. The event also featured a concert program performed by Azerbaijan`s honored artists Ehtiram Huseynov and Bayimkhanum Valiyeva. ..
06.11.2019 14:30 Museum Without BordersEvery year, November 13th is celebrated as the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this occasion, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum plans to present to the audience the permanent exhibition's second-floor adapted for individuals with disabilities. The opening ceremony will be on November 8 at 18:00. Here, one can observe small replicas of Azerbaijani carpets with geometric and vegetative elements and zoomorphic and anthropomorphic images in flat-woven and pile techniques along with the captions in Azerbaijani and English Braille. Thus, individuals who are visually impaired can feel the ornaments shape via a tactile method. This event organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum becomes a major step for providing equality in a social and cultural environment and supporting the state of well-being of the visitor with visual impairments. It should be noted that visitors in wheelchairs can independently navigate our spaces. A tactile method display and Azerbaijani and English Braille have been adapted to the permanent exhibition's first-floor since the beginning of 2019. Furthermore, the weavers of the Museum's Traditional Technology Department and Children's Department constantly conduct free masterclasses for people with disabilities. ..
06.11.2019 10:20 The Minister and Deputy Ministers of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan will receive citizens in the regionsAccording to the schedule of acceptance of citizens in the cities and districts of the heads of the central bodies of executive power, the minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev will receive residents of Ucar and Zardab district individually in Heydar Aliyev Center (Ucar district, Heydar Aliyev Avenue 73), on 25 October 2019 at 11:00. On the same day, at 11:00, First Deputy Minister of Culture Vagif Aliyev will meet with citizens of Agdam region at the Heydar Aliyev Center (Agdam region, Guzanli settlement), while the Deputy Minister of Culture Rafig Bayramov will meet with Agcabadi and Lachin citizens at Flag Square (Agcabadi region, U.Hajibayli Avenue). Citizens can be recorded to the reception by contacting the Ministry of Culture officially, email@example.com e-mail address, ex.mct.gov.az e-services site and also by 147 (Call Center) or (012) 493-92-17, (012) 493-55-21 (coordinator Lala Karimova - Head of Division for Regional Policy Department). Citizens wishing to come to the reception are also asked to contact the following contact persons: № City (district) Coordinator Contacts phone 1 Kurdamir district Sevinj Hasanova 051-723-96-55 020-255-20-51 2 Aghdam district Shahin Gasimov 050-328-07-41 026-325-00-83 3 Ahdjabadi district Edil Hasanov 050-497-74-70 021-275-58-26 4 Lachin district Asif Aliyev 070-327-69-89 021-277-83-41 ..
05.11.2019 11:07 Heydar Aliyev Center to host retrospective exhibition by Russian photographer Yakov KhalipHeydar Aliyev Center will host “Heir to the Avant-Garde. The Azerbaijani diary” retrospective exhibition of the classic Soviet photographer Yakov Khalip. The exhibition is organized by the Lumiere Brothers Center for Photography, a Moscow-based non-profit organization. Retrospective exhibition of Yakov Khalip will give an insight into the evolution of Soviet photography - from the avant-garde 1920s to the stagnant 1960s - through the body of work of one great photographer. The exhibition is based on the Khalip family archive, collection of the Lumiere Center, private collections and photos taken in Azerbaijan. Archive of the Khalip family reveals unique artefacts introducing the epoch: documents of the Arctic expedition; original expedition maps; trip permits and assignments; postcards sets of the 1930s; rare books and booklets featuring Khalip`s work; handmade thematic photo albums, created by the photographer and many more. The exhibition will run till March 29, 2020. ..
01.11.2019 09:26 First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva congratulates Azerbaijani people on Baku’s inclusion in UNESCO Creative Cities NetworkFirst Vice-President of the Republic of Azerbaijani Mehriban Aliyeva has congratulated the Azerbaijani people on the occasion of Baku’s inclusion in UNESCO Creative Cities Network for design on World Cities Day. In a post on her official Instagram page, Mehriban Aliyeva said: “Having preserved its unique historical identity, the city of Baku, which is becoming more and more beautiful with modern architectural pearls, was added on the UNESCO Creative Cities Network for design on World Cities Day. I congratulate my fellow countrymen on this landmark event for our capital, and wish all the cities of our country peace, development and progress, and all its kind and hospitable residents happiness and prosperity.“ ..
31.10.2019 16:18 Azerbaijani delegation attends ICCROM 31st General AssemblyAn Azerbaijani delegation has attended the 31st General Assembly of the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property (ICCROM) in Rome, Italy. The General Assembly meets every two years and is attended by member states, as well as by observers from non-member states, intergovernmental organizations and other institutions that partner with ICCROM in the development of its programmes. This year the General Assembly welcomed the 137th member state of ICCROM, Costa Rica, and celebrated 60 years of activities. ..
31.10.2019 11:14 Monument to great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Imadeddin Nasimi unveiled in MoscowA monument to great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Imadeddin Nasimi has been unveiled in the atrium of the All-Russian State Foreign Literature Library named after M.I.Rudomino in Moscow, Russia. The monument was opened with organizational support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva, Deputy Minister of Culture of Russia Pavel Stepanov, Azerbaijani Ambassador to Russia Polad Bulbuloglu and Director General of the All-Russian State Foreign Literature Library Mikhail Shepel attended the opening ceremony. The event was organized as part of the series of events dedicated to the 650th anniversary of Nasimi. Author of the monument is academician of the Russian Academy of Arts, sculptor Aydin Zeynalov. The Heydar Aliyev Foundation also erected a monument to Azerbaijan’s eminent writer and philosopher Mirza Fatali Akhundov in the atrium of the All-Russian State Foreign Literature Library in 2012. x x x The same day, Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva met with members of the Azerbaijani Youth Organization of Russia (AYOR) in the Botanical Garden of Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov. The event featured “Pomegranate” painting exhibition. Two pomegranate saplings were presented to the Botanical Garden. The event continued with a concert program. ..
30.10.2019 10:09 Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attends 8th Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary ArtVice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva has participated in the 8th Moscow International Biennale of Contemporary Art held at Russia`s State Tretyakov Gallery. The exhibition features over 50 works of 34 artists from 11 countries. The multimedia installations “The Idea of Saving Aesthetics” by Azerbaijani artist Orkhan Mammadov and “Eternity” by Leyla Aliyeva were also displayed at the exhibition. “The Idea of Saving Aesthetics” explores data as a fruitful and yet thoroughly problematic resource for artistic inspiration in the turbulent epoch of global nomadism, uneven cultural diffusion, and rising nationalist movements. The “Eternity”, known as a genre of video-art tells about human courage. The artists from Russia, Austria, Bahrein, Germany, Italy, China, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, US and France also joined the Biennale, which will last until January 22 . A film about People's Artist of the USSR, Vice-President of the Russian Academy of Arts Tahir Salakhov will also be shot as part of the Biennale. ..
25.10.2019 09:25 European Union to conduct Cultural Heritage FestivalThe European Union Delegation to Azerbaijan will hold the 2nd edition of “Fantazia” Cultural Heritage Festival from November 1-15 in Baku, Ganja and Nij village of Gabala. The purpose of the “Fantazia” Festival, named after Baku's famous bath house protected building, is to raise awareness on the need to showcase and to preserve cultural heritage. This year's festival coincides with the Eastern Partnership's 10th anniversary, The Festival will be organized in partnership with EU Member States and third countries, namely France, Bulgaria, Italy, Latvia, Finland, Belgium, the Netherlands, Hungary, Moldova, Mexico, Argentina, Tajikistan, Venezuela as well as local partners, including the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, Baku City Main Department of Culture, the Administration of State Historical-Architectural Reserve “Icherisheher”. The Festival will be launched on November 1 with an international conference on architectural heritage at the Azerbaijani-French University UFAZ and with the subsequent opening of a pop up museum dedicated to Baku's history. The Festival will also include exhibitions, theatre performance, concerts, workshops, film screenings on heritage issues presented by film directors, guided tours. More than 10 foreign guests will arrive to Baku on this occasion. Part of the Festival's activities will take place in Ganja, namely the organization of exhibitions, debates, a concert and film screenings. During the Festival, the guests of the Festival will also participate in the Albanian – Udi culture day in Nij village of Gabala region. The Festival is supported by “The Landmark” Hotel and Business Centre. Official partners of the initiative are: “YARAT” Contemporary Art Space, “Salaam” Cinema, Municipality of Ganja city, Albanian Udi community, AEDOS, Casa Battlo in Barcelona. Scientific partners are: Ca’ Foscari University of Venice, Azerbaijan National University of Culture and Arts, French-Azerbaijani University, Ganja State University. United Cultures is providing organizational support under a contract financed by the European Union. ..
17.10.2019 12:27 650th birth anniversary of Azerbaijani poet Imadaddin Nasimi celebrated at UNESCO headquartersA solemn ceremony to mark the 650th birth anniversary of the great Azerbaijani poet and thinker Imadaddin Nasimi has been held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Addressing the event, Azerbaijan’s Permanent Representative to UNESCO Ambassador Anar Karimov said that President Ilham Aliyev declared 2019 as a Year of Nasimi in the country. He noted that a series of scientific, literary and cultural events were being held in the country and abroad on the occasion. Karimov highlighted First Vice-President Mehriban Aliyeva`s initiative to plant 650,000 trees in Azerbaijan in one day to mark the 650th birth anniversary of the poet. UNESCO Assistant Director-General Ernesto Ottone Ramírez said Nasimi's works made a significant impact on the development of humane values. He said the celebrations would contribute to the promotion of mutual understanding, tolerance and culture of peace. Deputy Minister of Culture Sevda Mammadaliyeva highlighted the life and works of the great poet. German scholar Michael Hess described Nasimi’s works as a literary treasure, noting their importance for Western readers. The event then featured a concert program which included recitation of Nasimi poems and ghazels by People’s Artists Teyyub Aslanov and Honored Artist Sevda Alakbarzade in mugham and music genres, as well as performance of Azerbaijan State Pantomime Theater. ..
16.10.2019 17:47 Painting Museum hosts "Baku Speaking: 1900-1940s" exhibitionYARAT Contemporary Art Space presents “Baku Speaking: 1900s-1940s“, an exhibition held in the Museum of Azerbaijani Painting of the XX-XXI Centuries. “Baku Speaking: 1900s-1940s“ is a multidisciplinary museum exhibition that brings to light paintings and graphic works from the beginning of the twentieth century up to The Second World War. Literary works, archive chronicles and documents that reflect the attitudes of the time are also featured. The 1900s to 1940s are remembered as a politically, culturally, and socio-economically rich epoch in the history of Azerbaijan. The tense political environment of Azerbaijan, with its complex geo-political position, was a main influence in all areas of society. Added to socio-political processes that had begun at the dawn of the century, the socialist ideology of the Soviet regime was introduced around the 1920s, all the while secretly fighting against etatism, national democratic and panturkist sympathies. Amid these events, the fine arts in the country arguably underwent their most critical and decisive period resulting in changes to forms and themes and the emergence of new genres. Societal changes reverberated in literature with the publishing of various poems, plays and articles. The decorative arts that existed before the twentieth century were enriched with the traditions of the realist school of thought. With the education brought by the Russian school of art after the establishment of the Soviet regime, Azerbaijani artists moved from a flat to a more voluminous representation. As they acquired new methods of self-expression, the themes the artists addressed changed as well. Transitioning from decorative to documentary and narrative art, the works of the new century bear a historical significance. Themes of national identity and national belonging are represented and tackled satirically, such as the stalled development of society and lack of education. The issue of women’s freedom became a significant topic touched upon in the fine arts and literature, along with poetry and articles carrying nationalistic sentiments. “Baku Speaking: 1900s-1940s“ acts as a voice of its time, exposing the perceptions of art in the political, social, cultural, educational and literary spheres. The artists presented in the exhibition are: Ismayil Akhundov, Azim Azimzade, Latif Feyzullayev, Mikhail Gerasimov, Hasan Hagverdiyev, Ali bey Huseynzade, Geysar Kashiyeva, Bahruz Kangarli, Rustam Mustafayev, Ali Rasim Mukhtarov, Adil Gaziyev, Alakbar Rzaguliyev, Ogtay Sadigzada, Salam Salamzade, Sadig Sharifzada, Taghi Taghiyev, Gazanfar Khaligov, Kamil Khanlarov, and poet(esse)s Mikail Rafili, Jafar Jabbarli, Ahmad Javad, Seyid Huseyn Sadig, Umgulsum Sadigzada, Huseyn Javid, Mikayil Mushvig, Samed Mansur, tell of a complex, changing, yet a very bright epoch through their works. The exhibition is composed of paintings and graphic works belonging to the foundations of Azerbaijan National Museum of Art, Azerbaijan State Theatre Museum, Azerbaijan National Library and Azerbaijan Museum of Independence, as well as archive documents and manuscripts protected by the National Archives of the Republic of Azerbaijan. “Baku Speaking: 1900s-1940s“ will be accompanied by the opening of Villa Petrolia, an installation placed in front of the Museum of Azerbaijani Painting of the XX-XXI Centuries, which was gifted to YARAT Contemporary Art Space by Goethe Zentrum (Azerbaijan) and created by the artist Marco Montiel-Soto (Berlin, Germany). Villa Petrolia is a result of the author’s artistic research and is named after a famous mansion in Baku. The installation consists of a tower built during the Baku Oil Boom and shows posters and videos collected by the artist to pay respect to the modern oil realities of Baku. Curation: Suad Garayeva-Maleki and Farah Alakbarli Research: Zahra Mammadova ..
16.10.2019 09:14 Nizami Cinema Center hosts presentation of documentary commemorating Russian poet Andrey DementyevNizami Cinema Center has hosted a presentation of a documentary “One life, one love“ commemorating a famous Russian poet, Honored Artist, laureate of the State Prize Andrey Dementyev. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Prior to the screening of the film, famous journalist, screenwriter and director Oleg Schommer highlighted the life and creativity of the poet. Schommer noted that new documentaries will be made as part of the cooperation with the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. He said that each of the screenings will be presented separately. “Azerbaijan always pays attention to the works of great poets,” Schommer added. Then the event participants watched the film. ..
11.10.2019 14:03 Azerbaijan, Russia discuss development of cultural cooperationAzerbaijani Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev has met with a Russian delegation led by advisor to the Minister of Culture Mikhail Kozhemyakin. Garayev hailed the development of cultural relations between Azerbaijan and Russia. He noted that Azerbaijan successfully cooperates with different countries in the cultural area as well as implements exchange of experience in the fields of theater, music and fine arts. The minister highlighted the country`s rich culture and samples of the cultural heritage. Abulfas Garayev underlined that Azerbaijan attaches special importance to preservation and promotion of the cultural heritage. He noted that the 43rd session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee was excellently organized in Baku. Garayev underlined that the inclusion of the historical center of Sheki with the Khan's Palace in the UNESCO World Heritage List is a vivid evidence of the country`s rich cultural heritage. Advisor to the Russian Minister of Culture Mikhail Kozhemyakin praised the development of the bilateral relations in various areas. He said that his country is interested in closer cooperation with Azerbaijan in the cultural area and organizing reciprocal visits of the cultural workers. He stressed the necessity of expanding cultural relations and implementing joint projects. The sides also exchanged views on other issues of mutual interest. ..
03.10.2019 14:08 UNESCO holds international photo contest: “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads” “Youth Eyes on the Silk Roads” international photo contest is open for submissions from 19 September 2019 and will end on 6 January 2020. The contest is open to young girls and boys aged between 14 and 25 years old, and the photos submitted have to correspond to one of the 3 themes proposed: Gastronomy and Food Production along the Silk Roads Traditional Sports and Games along the Silk Roads Music and Dance along the Silk Roads Official website: https://unescosilkroadphotocontest.org Announcement of the launching: https://en.unesco.org/news/participate-youth-eyes-silk-roads-photo-contest-2019 Below, UNESCO's official publications on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pv7lzCdlM https://www.instagram.com/p/B2yhvzKiJgP https://www.instagram.com/p/B3BqGtbi342 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unesco/photos/a.10150253911838390/10157601483743390/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/unesco/photos/a.10150253911838390/10157614833528390/?type=3&theater https://www.facebook.com/unesco/photos/a.10150253911838390/10157629187958390/?type=3&theater Twitter: https://twitter.com/UNESCO/status/1174579123294892032 https://twitter.com/UNESCO/status/1176361891888807936 https://twitter.com/UNESCO/status/1178188924851752961 Moreover, a travelling exhibition of the photos which best represent the spirit of the contest will be exhibited in various countries. These photos will also appear in a professional photo album. The 2018 exhibition has been displayed so far in China, Oman, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, Russian Federation, UNESCO HQ in Paris, Azerbaijan (during the 5th World Forum on Intercultural Dialogue), and Turkey. ..
03.10.2019 12:13 9th Cultural Routes Annual Advisory Forum held in RomaniaThe 9th Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe Annual Advisory Forum 2019 “Cultural Routes for Cultural Tourism“ has been held in Sibiu, Romania. An employee of Azerbaijan`s Ministry of Culture, Vugar Mammadov attended the event, which was co-organized by the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe (EPA) and the Ministry of Tourism of Romania. This year`s forum focused on cultural tourism and the challenges it faces, especially in relation to sustainability. The forum addressed the role of the Cultural Routes in capitalising the potential for cultural tourism so to foster European heritage and traditions. The 2019 edition of the Advisory Forum brought together around 200 representatives from International Organizations, representatives of the Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe, Member States, national and local authorities. The Cultural Routes programme was established in 1987 by the Council of Europe and currently comprises 38 routes in the 47 member States of the Council of Europe and beyond, and 33 Member States and 3 Observer States of the EPA on Cultural Routes of the Council of Europe. 7 of these routes lead through Romania. The Cultural Routes aim to bring people and places together in networks of common history and common heritage, to invite them to travel and to discover Europe`s rich and diverse heritage. ..
02.10.2019 09:54 Vice-President of Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attends presentation of documentary “Light behind window”A documentary “Light behind window” has been premiered as part of the Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, author and general producer Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva attended the presentation of the film, which won “Tefi Sodruzhestvo” award. The documentary was shot with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Baku Media Center. The documentary is about eternal fight of good and evil. “I often visit the ill children and communicate with them which inspired me to make this film. The main idea of the documentary is to inspire everyone who sees it to do good,” Leyla Aliyeva told journalists. ..
01.10.2019 16:48 Leyla. Fons Vitae poetry performance presented“Leyla. Fons Vitae” – a poetry performance has been presented as part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality at Magsud Ibrahimbayov Creative Center. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva and Arzu Aliyeva were among the audience. “Leyla. Fons Vitae” is the first performance featuring Leyla Aliyeva and poetess and playwright Leyla Begim who lives in the Czech Republic. Fons Vitae means a source of life in Latin. The performance aroused great interest among the audience. ..
30.09.2019 10:40 Chamber & Organ Music Hall hosts concert program as part of second Nasimi FestivalA concert program has been held at Chamber & Organ Music Hall of Azerbaijan State Philharmonic as part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality. The concert featured the performance of Tallinn Boys Choir (Estonia) and Ensemble Horizonte (Germany). Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva was also among the audience. ..
30.09.2019 10:37 Nasimi Festival features Argonauts international inclusive showThe Argonauts international inclusive show prepared by Candoco dance company in collaboration with Lost Dog and “Face in“ and You and I Know“ shows by Candoco Dance Company have been presented at the Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the presentation. Organized by the British Council, the performances were made possible through the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, and the British Embassy in Baku as part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality. Addressing the event, the UK Ambassador to Azerbaijan James Sharp informed the audience of the performances. The performances then were shown. The culminating performance of a four-year arts and disability programme features artists from 4 countries. The performance is part of the British Council program on the development of inclusive art in Ukraine, Georgia and Azerbaijan. ..
30.09.2019 10:26 BP contributes to Nasimi’s 650th anniversary celebrationsBP has presented a fundamental research book in English about Imadaddin Nasimi - one of Azerbaijan’s and the world’s great literary names. The public presentation of the book was held in the Shirvanshahs’ Palace, the Old City of Baku, as part of the Nasimi International Festival organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. This publication is a valuable contribution to the 650th anniversary celebrations of Azerbaijan’s immortal poet Imadaddin Nasimi and as such is a substantial contribution to the efforts to introduce him to international readers and to promote his cultural legacy globally. The book is believed to be the most extensive scientific publication about Nasimi in a Western language since 1972. Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli, BP’s Vice President, Communications, External Affairs, Strategy and Region, said in his address to the public presentation event: “As Azerbaijan’s long-term and reliable partner, BP has always supported initiatives and activities to promote the country’s rich cultural heritage and national values. “We are proud to be part of the 650th anniversary celebrations of Nasimi whose cultural legacy ranks very high among the world’s prominent classical poets and whose name stands as high as Azerbaijan´s most important and great classical poet after Nizami and Fuzuli. The book was originally written and published in English which makes this valuable research accessible to the international scientific community and a wider readership. It represents an unprecedented methodological approach to the life of Imadaddin Nasimi and the interpretation of his literary works and philosophical concepts. For the first time, this research extends Nasimi’s philosophic roots beyond Islamic and Oriental borders and links them to the antique European and pre-Islamic cultural and intellectual concepts and perceptions. By funding this publication, we hope to make a substantial contribution to Nasimi’s promotion as a grand figure of the world’s cultural legacy.” The author of the research and the book is the well-known literary scholar Michael Reinhard Hess. The book was published in Germany by the publishing company Gulandot. This 260-page monograph contains over 1000 footnotes, a list of references, quotations from and interpretations of sources in many languages and presents all essential aspects of Imadaddin Nasimi´s life, the historical circumstances he lived in, the historical and intellectual background of his times and his afterlife. The book will be presented to the leading libraries and universities in Europe. ..
30.09.2019 09:52 Russian scientist Alexey Sitnikov gives lecture at International Mugham CenterA concert program has been held at Chamber & Organ Music Hall of Azerbaijan State Philharmonic as part of the second Nasimi Festival of Poetry, Arts and Spirituality. The concert featured the performance of Tallinn Boys Choir (Estonia) and Ensemble Horizonte (Germany). Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva was also among the audience. ..
27.09.2019 20:12 “Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” exhibition launched at National LibraryAn opening ceremony of the “Manuscripts by Nasimi in world libraries” book exhibition has been held at Azerbaijan National Library named after Mırza Fatali Akhundov. Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the event. Addressing the event, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev gave detailed information about the exhibition. Director of the National Library Karim Tahirov presented a book about the library and a book of poems to Leyla Aliyeva. The event participants then viewed the exhibition. The opening of international cooperation hall with the participation of Leyla Aliyeva was also held at the National Library. Diplomatic representatives of 13 foreign countries and library heads attended the opening ceremony. The event participants then familiarized themselves with the reading halls of the National Library. ..
25.09.2019 16:47 Famous Canadian and Azerbaijani musicians to perform at Mugham CenterRenowned Canadian cellist Velitchka Yotcheva and honored artist of Azerbaijan, pianist Murad Huseynov will perform at the International Mugham Center on September 25 as a part of the 11th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival. The concert will feature works by Azerbaijani and world composers. It will be Yotcheva`s first performance on the stage of the Mugham Center. Born in Bulgaria, Canadian cellist Velitchka Yotcheva is among the best of her generation. For the last decade she has been building a brilliant and successful career in America and Europe. She has studied with the best teachers and has inherited her performance practices from the Great Russian School lead by M. Rostropovich. Honored artist of Azerbaijan, winner of a number of international contests Murad Huseynov graduated from the A. Korto Paris Higher Musical School in 2002, and is currently working as an assistant-probationer at the Moscow State Conservatory after Tchaikovsky and teacher of the special piano faculty of Baku Musical Academy. ..
20.09.2019 17:29 Waltz from Gara Garayev`s ballet to be featured at opening ceremony of Transsiberien FestivalThe waltz from the “Seven Beauties“ ballet by great Azerbaijani composer Gara Garayev will be played at the opening ceremony of the Transsiberien Festival to be held in Lille, France, on December 12-14, according to the festival`s directors. The project is a joint idea by Jean-Claude Casadesus, Marina Bower and Vadim Repin, who created the Trans-Siberian Art Festival in his native Novossibirsk in 2014 with the aim of building a unique musical journey, bringing continents together through this event. The Transsiberien Festival has previously been held in Japan, the United States and South Korea. The first European station of the Transiberian Festival in France will be devoted to Youth. ..
19.09.2019 09:02 Baku hosts solemn opening of Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music FestivalA solemn opening ceremony of the 11th Uzeyir Hajibeyli International Music Festival has been held in Baku. The festival is co-organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Culture. Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev, head of the Department for Humanitarian Policy Issues of the Presidential Administration Farah Aliyeva, representatives of state and public organizations and music lovers attended the event. Uzeyir Hajibeyli was a founder of an opera genre not only in Azerbaijan, but the East and created the first Muslim opera in the Islamic world. His unique synthesis of Oriental and Western music significantly promoted the classical music traditions in the East and opened a page of classical music patterns. The festival will last until September 30. ..
18.09.2019 10:12 Exhibition of nearly 200 musical instruments from 31 countries launched at Heydar Aliyev Center, BakuAn opening ceremony of the exhibition titled “Musical Instruments: Unity and Diversity“ has been held at the Heydar Aliyev Center, Baku. Addressing the event, Rector of Azerbaijan National Conservatory, People’s Artist, professor Siyavush Karimi hailed the importance of the exhibition which was opened ahead of the National Music Day. Other speakers at the event also described the organization of the exhibition as a landmark event in the cultural life of the Azerbaijani people. The event participants then viewed the exhibition. Nearly 200 rare musical instruments of 18-20th centuries from 31 countries are showcased at the exhibition at the Heydar Aliyev Center. The exhibition features historical exhibits, as well as creates an opportunity to listen to musical instruments. Heydar Aliyev Center is a cultural complex designed by Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid. The Center houses a conference hall with three auditoriums, a library and a museum. The project is intended to play an integral role in the intellectual life of the city. Located close to the city center, the site plays a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Baku. The Center is engaged in studying and promoting the statehood policy and heritage of national leader Heydar Aliyev. An internationally recognized architectural work, the building of the Heydar Aliyev Center has become a signature landmark of modern Baku due to its innovative and cutting-edge design. The building was nominated for awards in 2013 at both the World Architecture Festival and the biennial Inside Festival. ..
12.09.2019 10:47 Nasimi's poetry inspires Sami YusufWith over 34 million albums sold to date, Sami Yusuf continues to influence the music world. The British musician of Azerbaijani origin has recently presented new music pieces composed within the “Timeless Spirit of Heritage“ project, organized by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Culture. The project brilliantly reflects Azerbaijan's ancient culture and history and features nine compositions - “Gobustan“, “Ateshgah“, “Nasimi“, “A Dancing Heart“, “The Garden“, “Shirvanshahs' Palace“, “Novruz“, “Shaki Khan Palace“ and “Azerbaijan”. These works were earlier presented during the 43rd World Heritage Committee session, held in Baku in June-July 2019. In his official YouTube channel, Sami Yusuf delighted music lovers with some of these compositions - “Shirvanshahs' Palace“, “The Garden“ and “Nasimi“. “Nasimi“ has been written by Sami Yusuf based on the Shur mugham (a traditional Azerbaijani music) and performed by an orchestra and two vocalists - Tayyar Bayramova and Samira Aliyeva. The music piece features famous ghazal “Worlds Can Fit Within Me“ by the 14th century Azerbaijani poet and thinker Imadaddin Nasimi. Sami Yusuf considers “Nasimi” as one of his best works as the piece reflects his spiritual beliefs, love and tolerance. This year was declared the Year of Nasimi in Azerbaijan and the 650th anniversary of Imadaddin Nasimi is being widely celebrated across the country. The singer performed his composition “The Garden“ in a duet with honored Azerbaijani musician Sevda Alakbarzade. Sami Yusuf sang in English while Sevda Alakbarzade performed in Azerbaijani. All these pieces are included in Sami Yusuf’s new album “Azerbaijan: A Timeless Presence“, which is already available in all music platforms. The singer will soon present his other music pieces through social media. Throughout his career that spans over 15 years, Sami Yusuf has conveyed divine love, and this love shines through in all his musical endeavors. He believes that all traditions in the world are expressions of the same essential spiritual truth and it is no surprise that the singer turns to traditional music as a means of conveying this message. The positive message of his lyrics gives voice to a collective yearning for peace and harmony, and his use of global rhythms and melodies united by spiritual vision captivates listeners worldwide. Sami Yusuf uses his fame to help people through his humanitarian activities such as the World Food Program. In 2014, The United Nations appointed Sami Yusuf the Global Ambassador against Hunger. In 2015 Sami Yusuf promoted the world’s first interfaith anthem, a song called “The Gift of Love”, to mark the World Interfaith Harmony Week. Through this effort, Sami Yusuf hopes to help people from different traditions recognize that the common values they hold far outweigh their differences and that this understanding can be the starting point for the journey toward a lasting peace. ..
10.09.2019 09:03 TURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra captivates audienceTURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra has given a concert on the stage of the Azerbaijan State Academic Philharmonic Hall. The orchestra mesmerized the listeners with their virtuosity. The magnificent performance of the works that make up the musical heritage of the Turkic peoples brought the orchestra fame among its numerous fans worldwide. The concert was attended by prominent public figures, representatives of diplomatic missions accredited in Azerbaijan, workers of science, culture and art, numerous fans of the musical heritage of Turkic peoples and classical music. Before the start of the concert program, TURKSOY Secretary General Dusen Kaseinov noted that the concert was organized as part of a long tour of the band in three countries - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan. “The tour is dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the formation of the Turkic Council. The tour began on August 27. Concert programs took place in Kazakhstan - Turkistan, Shymkent, Taraz, – then there was a concert in Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan), and then again in Kazakhstan - the city of Almaty,” said Kaseinov. In the final concert in Baku, the orchestra performed under the direction of Renat Salavatov (Russia) and Anvar Akbarov (Kazakhstan). During the tour, the orchestra also performed under the direction of the Azerbaijani conductor Mustafa Mehmandarov. It was noted that next year, large-scale tours of the collective are planned in Europe and possibly in the U.S. During the evening, an interesting program was presented to the audience, which featured compositions by Seidaly Medetov (Kyrgyzstan), Turgay Erdener (Turkey), Nury Halmamedov (Turkmenistan), Turkish folk song “Uskudara Gideriken“ and the work of the orchestra soloist, musician and composer Birzhan Mynbaev ( Kazakhstan). Tchaikovsky's “Serenade for Strings“, Vivaldi's “Concert for Four Violins and Orchestra”, Schnittke's “Old Style Suite“ also sounded at the concert. At the end of the evening, the final part from the “String Symphony in Memory of Nizami“ by the Azerbaijani composer, People's Artist of the USSR Fikrat Amirov was performed. The members of TURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra are young talents, students of the conservatories of the TURKSOY member countries. Over the past years, about 100 young talents from ten different countries joined the orchestra. Numerous concerts of TURKSOY Youth Chamber Orchestra took place on the stages of various countries, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Austria, the U.S., Germany, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, France and Italy. TURKSOY is an international cultural organization of countries with Turkic populations, whose speaking languages belong to the Turkic language family. The organization has its roots going back to the 1992 meetings in Baku and Istanbul, where the ministers of culture of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Turkmenistan declared their commitment to cooperate in a joint cultural framework. TURKSOY was subsequently established by an agreement signed on July 12, 1993, in Almaty, Kazakhstan. ..
05.09.2019 15:49 Azerbaijani version of poems by Jewish poetess Rachel Bluwstein presentedNational Art Museum has hosted a presentation of the collection of poems by Jewish poetess Rachel Bluwstein (1890-1931) translated into Azerbaijani. Along with the poems, the book features her works in Hebrew. Addressing the event, Deputy Chief of Israel’s diplomatic mission in Azerbaijan Avital Rosenberg noted that the book was translated into Azerbaijani on the initiative of Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan. She underlined the embassy’s efforts to promote the culture of Israeli people in Azerbaijan. Deputy Chief of the mission said that the Russian version of the poems was used during the translation of the book into Azerbaijani, and hailed the accurate translation. The collection of poems by Rachel Bluwstein was translated into Azerbaijani by a screenwriter, poet and translator Vagif Rasuloglu. ..
05.09.2019 15:46 Melih Yevdayev: Friendly ties between Azerbaijani and Israeli people will last for centuries“Friendly ties between Azerbaijani and Israeli people will last for centuries,” If we look at tolerance and multiculturalism reigning in Azerbaijan, we can see live demonstration of Azerbaijani realities at today’s meeting,” said Head of the Religious Community of Mountain Jews Melih Yevdayev at the presentation of a collection of poems by Jewish poetess Rachel Bluwstein into Azerbaijani. “High-level relations were established with the state of Israel in economic and political areas after Azerbaijan regained its independence. Domestic and foreign policy carried out by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev totally coincides with the position of national minorities living in the country. Therefore, this policy serves both Azerbaijani people and all nations living here, as well as ensures protecting their rights and interests and improve the life style in Azerbaijan,” Melih Yevdayev added. ..
04.09.2019 15:00 Salam Int'l Youth Film Festival kicks offThe opening ceremony of the Salam International Youth Film Festival was held at CinemaPlus Amburan Mall on September 2. Narimanfilm studio organized the event with the support of the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, the Union of Cinematographers of Azerbaijan, Pasha Holding LLC and other organizations. Representatives of culture and art, the Ministry of Culture, youth organizations, diplomatic missions and foreign guests attended the opening ceremony. Honored Culture Worker Nariman Mammadov, who is Narimanfilm Director, Honored Art Worker Jamil Guliyev, who is Deputy Head of the Cinematography Department of the Culture Ministry, and representatives of the diplomatic missions of Hungary and India made speeches at the festival. They noted that the main goal of the Salam Festival is to educate young people in accordance with national and universal spiritual values, establish friendly relations between young people, promote culture, and create positive public opinion about Azerbaijan in other countries through the invited participants of the festival. Boys and girls from 13 to 17 years old from 11 countries, including Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Italy, Germany, Croatia, Macedonia, Pakistan and India, participate in the festival. All adolescents who came from abroad live in Azerbaijani families in order to learn more about the national customs and traditions of Azerbaijani people, to see firsthand their hospitality and establish friendly relations with their local peers. Within the framework of the project, they will watch films of world and Azerbaijani cinema, discuss them with the participation of film professionals and determine the winners by voting as a jury. There will also be screenings of out-of-competition films, master classes, excursions and entertainment programs. The festival will continue until September 5. ..
03.09.2019 09:38 National culture presented in ViennaAn art evening dedicated to Azerbaijan was organized during the cultural week titled “Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue” on September 2 in Vienna, Austria. Leyla Gasimova, the head of Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Vienna, opened the event. The art evening program included samples of modern and traditional national art. Josipa Palac, the President and CEO of the International Cultural Diversity Organization (ICDO), highly appreciated Azerbaijan’s contribution to projects aimed at developing intercultural dialogue. Then, “LOST LAND” video installation by Azerbaijani artist and sculptor Elvin Nabizade was presented to the participants of the event. The documentary “Under the Same Sun,” filmed within framework of the Year of Multiculturalism and dedicated to ethnic groups living in Azerbaijan, was also shown. National dances such as Qarabagh, Naz Eleme, Agh Chicheyim and Sari Gelin, performed by the soloists of the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble – Alina Gontareva, Valeriya Konkina, Nurlan Rzazade and Eldar Huseynov, as well as other pieces of Azerbaijani national music aroused great interest among the participants. The “Long Night of Intercultural Dialogue” will wrap up on September 6. The Azerbaijani Cultural Center in Vienna was established in accordance with a Decree of President Ilham Aliyev dated November 16, 2012 to promote Azerbaijani culture in Austria. To provide the Austrian people with the opportunity to become better acquainted with Azerbaijan, the Center conducts various activities promoting the rich culture, art and tourism opportunities of the country. Participants of music evenings, which are held at the Center on a regular basis, have the opportunity to listen to the works of Uzeyir Hajibayli, Gara Garayev, Fikrat Amirov, Arif Malikov and other famous composers as well as to enjoy the Azerbaijani mugham. Exhibitions organized at the Cultural Center attract art lovers with the most interesting examples of Azerbaijani painting, sculpture and folk arts. One of the main objectives of the Center is to develop cooperation with culture, tourism and media institutions of Austria, establish close ties with the cultural centers of other countries already operating in this country, and contribute to intercultural dialogue. ..
23.08.2019 15:08 Exploring Baku, land of magic carpetsThe Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum reflects the spiritual values of carpet-weaving in this cradle of old civilisation. Azerbaijanis have an old saying, 'My home is where my carpet is spread.' Way before oil and glitzy modernity swept its shores, this former Soviet state was known as the final frontier of carpet weaving. Legend has it that the intricately-crafted, highly intimate rug (often, woven fondly by women of the family) accompanies a person from birth to death, playing a key role in daily life and helping shape an Azeri's aesthetic perception of the world. “In Azerbaijani culture,“ says Dr Shirin Melikova, director of the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, “the carpet is more than just an element of home decoration or a part of the festivities and ceremonies. Rather, it reflects the uniqueness of one's character and artistic taste, incorporating many historical epochs and styles.“ Along with the Heydar Aliyev Centre, designed by the world-renowned starchitect Zaha Hadid, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum looms large as a cultural landmark on Baku's gleaming skyline. Some call the Azeri capital 'Paris of the Caspian' and it's easy to see why. Adding to the city's charm are the Soviet-era blocks flanked alongside post-modern architecture, the cultural bridge of the past paving the way to the future. It's pretty remarkable how the medieval and modern co-exist so peacefully here. First established in 1967 to preserve the centuries-old tradition of carpet-weaving, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum was the first of its kind in the world. More than five decades later, it is housed in a strikingly-designed building that resembles - no prized rug for guessing - a flying carpet. Its collection includes tens of thousands of items, mostly carpets of all hues and kinds, but also embroideries, traditional costumes and rich jewellery worn by both men and women from the Middle Ages. Apparently, there is no place in Azerbaijan where carpets are not woven, insists Dr Melikova, as she takes our small group of visitors on a guided tour of the carpet museum. Boasting dozens of compositions, every region differs in its design, which is composed of ornaments connected with people's faith and belief. “No design is ever repeated,“ one guide chips in, proudly. More than a hundred different compositions of carpets are woven all across the nation, including in Baku, Shirvan, Tabriz, Guba, Ganja and Qazakh. Both technique as well as subject matter vary from region to region. Guba carpets, for example, are woven from soft, shiny wool with rhythmically alternating cross-shaped images, highlighting geometric, floral, animal and bird motifs. On the other hand, carpets from the Tabriz region draw from classical literature, historical characters and religious themes. Visit any Azeri home and you will find the rug not only prominently displayed on the floor but also hung on the walls as an artwork. Elsewhere, they will show up as curtains or tablecloth and tents. Known for their asymmetric nature and geometric patterns, Azerbaijani carpet designs are inspired by nature, local folklores, culture and literature. Visitors are free to marvel at the museum's rare treasures, which include a 17th-century Ajdahali (dragon) carpet, a late 17th-century Shamakhi carpet, a late 17th-century Karabakh group Nakhchivan carpet and a 19th-century Baku group Khila-Buta and Guba group Sirt-Chichi carpets. The late 17th-century Karabakh Dragon carpets, for instance, are remarkable for their unusual 'tree of life' motif. Its khatai (an indigenous Azeri tribe) composition represents one of the most interesting branches of Azerbaijani carpet weaving. Due to their popularity abroad, they were said to have been exported widely during the Safavid dynasty. Thus, fewer remained in its country of origin. Unlike the ancient Zoroastrian tradition where a dragon would often symbolise evil, in Central Asia, the creature was associated with heaven, virility and fertility. Dr Melikova singles out the zili carpets bearing the symbols of Absheron, which extol “the sacred land, at the crossroads of four elements of the universe, where the remains of ancient temples are found, where the land breathes fire and a powerful wind stirs the waters of the Caspian Sea“. “On this carpet, one can see the image of a peacock - a symbol of fire,“ she adds. One of my personal favourites from the museum display was an astonishing rug based on the classic star-crossed fictional romance of Layla and Majnun. It's vividly panoramic, depicting the love-struck Majnun handcuffed against scenes of a bustling street life as Layla awaits his return. The Azerbaijani carpets are produced by women at home who take inspiration from their everyday lives and local culture and weave them into their creations. An Azeri bride makes her own rug as a dowry, goes one popular saying, and her husband's family cherishes her creation more than any other possession. Dr Melikova weighs in, “Azerbaijani carpets differ from the rest primarily with their turkbaf technique, symmetrical knot, designs closely related to the cultural and geographical background of the region, wool quality (nine of the 13 Caucasian breeds of sheep are, in fact, cultivated in Azerbaijan), pile height, as well as a variety of natural dyes. Our carpets reflect all stages of the history of Azerbaijan, its folklore, literature and beliefs associated with tribes living in this territory.“ “The carpet,“ she concludes, “has become the chronicle of our entire history, the quintessence of its spiritual incarnation.“ ..
20.08.2019 11:12 Azerbaijani opera singer to perform at Bolshoi Theater in MoscowHonorary Artist of Azerbaijan Elchin Azizov will perform in the “Iolanta”, a lyric opera in one act by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, which will be staged at the Bolshoi Theatre in Moscow on October 5-6. He will play Ibn Hakia. Born in Baku, Elchin Azizov graduated from the Azerbaijan State University of Culture and Art with the profession of film director. Azerbaijan's opera singer possesses a charming baritone. In August 2005, he enrolled at the Summer Academy of the Mozarteum University (Salzburg, Richard Miller’s class). From 2006-2007, he studied with Alessandro Misciasci. In 2005-2007, he did a special course at the Opera studio attached to the Baku Academy of Music where he studied under Azad Aliyev. ..
16.08.2019 11:19 Registration for 6th Baku International Book Fair is availableThe 6th Baku International Book Fair will be held on September 27-29, 2019. The organizer of the event is the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the fair the participants will be able to demonstrate or sell their publications, they also will have an opportunity to negotiate and sign contracts with the national and foreign publishing houses, authors. The fair stands (up to 6 sq.m.) and equipment will be free of charge for the participants. The Organizing Committee will provide assistance for participants concerning the organizational issues, but all expenses (travel, accommodation, meal etc.) will be paid by the participants. Preliminary information about participation should be confirmed at least till August 19, 2019 and application-contract form should be sent till August 31, 2019 to the Organizing Committee (e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org) The application-contract (PDF format) can be downloaded from here. ..
11.08.2019 18:43 "Steppe Man" film awarded in India“The Steppe Man“, a film by the Azerbaijani director Shamil Aliyev, has been successfully screened in White Unicorn International Film Festival 2019 (WUIFF) in India. The film won the prize in the nomination “Best Feature Film in Foreign Language“ for July-August 2019, Trend Life reported. The awarding ceremony, which took place on August 11 in Kolkata, featured a video message from Shamil Aliyev. “The Steppe Man” was produced in 2012 at the Azerbaijanfilm studio by the order of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The film has been screened at as many as 37 international film festivals. Over the past time, the film was named best at various film festivals, including Near Nazareth Festival 2019 (Israel), Florence Film Awards 2019 (Italy), European Screen Awards 2019 (Indonesia), Royal Wolf Film Awards 2019 (the U.S.), Oniros Film Awards (Italy), etc. It was named “Best Feature Film“ seven times. The film also won in such nominations as “Best Director“, “Best Screenplay“, “Best Female Actor“, “Creative Search“. “The Steppe Man” received a number of special diplomas and prizes, including the “Humay“ national prize. “The Steppe Man“ was selected as the Azerbaijani entry for the “Best Foreign Language Film” at the 86th Academy Awards (the Oscars). The scriptwriter of the film is Vidadi Hasanov, the director of photography is Rafig Guliyev, art directors are Rafig Nasirov and Ibrahim Halil Aminov, the composer is Rauf Aliyev, and producers are Mushvig Hatamov and Azer Guliyev. The film tells a story of a young steppe man who lives in remoteness from the city, closely tied to nature. His father teaches him the subtleties of life in the steppe. Soon after his father's death the young man meets a girl from a city. Their meeting becomes a new page in his life, a step to a big life unfamiliar to him before. White Unicorn International Film Festival is a monthly film festival held in Kolkata, India. It celebrates films from all around the world with awards in different categories and genres. WUIFF gives the opportunity to Indian filmmakers to compete for their dream project with other ingenious filmmakers around the world. ..
10.08.2019 09:33 National Drama Theater gets ready for new seasonAzerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater plays an important role in the cultural life of the country. The charismatic and extraordinarily talented theater actors always surprise the audience with wonderful performances. The theater will open its new season on September 21 with the “Karabakhname“ play. The play will be directed by People's Artist Marahim Farzalibayov, and the artistic director is Ismayil Mammadov. People's Artists Firangiz Mutallimova, Rafig Azimov, Saida Guliyeva, Haji Ismayilov, Ramiz Malik, Ramiz Novruz, Honored Artists Kazim Abdullayev, Elkhan Guliyev, Ajdar Hamidov, Ali Nurzade, Sabir Mammadov, Masma Aslangizi, Kazim Hasanguliyev, Parviz Baghirov, Elshan Jabrayilov, Anar Heybatov, as well as Amina Babayeva, Shahla Aligizi, Rovshan Karimdukht, Rashad Bakhtiyarov and others will perform in the play. The music for the play was composed by Hamid Kazimzade, the costume designer is Aygun Mahmudova, and the light artist is Rafael Hasanov. “Karabakhname” tells about the historical events in Shusha, the center of the Karabakh Khanate in the 18th century, and the socio-political and family life of the ruler of Karabakh, Ibrahim Khan. In the play, Ibrahim Khan, trying to establish political ties and friendly relations with Russia and Iran, becomes a victim of an Armenian provocation. Azerbaijan State Academic National Drama Theater has its origins in national holidays and dances. In 1873, comedy “Vizier of Lankaran khanate“ was staged there. The professional Azerbaijani theater was originated after this very performance. During the Soviet period, the theater was awarded many awards for successful activity. Such actors as Huseyn Arablinski, Mukhtar Dadashev, Jahangir Zeynalov, Mirzaagha Aliyev, Sidgi Ruhulla, Alasgar Alakbarov, Adil Isgenderov, Barat Shekinskaya, Leyla Badirbeyli and other famous actors played at the theater. Plays to works of Jafar Jabbarli, Mirza Fatali Akhundov, Ali bey Huseynzade, Najaf bey Vazirov, Huseyn Javid, Sabit Rahman, Nariman Narimanov, Ilyas Efediyev, as well as to works of other world classics such as Shakespeare, Schiller, Moliere, Dumas, Hugo, Balzac, Pushkin, Lermontov, Tolstoy, Gogol were staged in the theater. The troup of the theater was repeatedly in tours in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Tbilisi, Tashkent, Ashgabat, Turkey, Germany, Cyprus, etc. ..
09.08.2019 12:44 “Legend of Love” to be premiered at Opera & Ballet TheaterThe “Legend of Love” ballet by Arif Malikov will be soon staged at the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater. Speaking about the ballet, the musical director and chief conductor of the State Academic Opera and Ballet Theater, Honored Artist Eyyub Guliyev stressed that Arif Malikov’s music is famous in the country and abroad. “This year we all lost the world-famous composer Arif Malikov, whose music is known and loved in Azerbaijan, Russia and other countries. His symphonies are performed by the most famous orchestras in the world - in particular, Valery Gergiev conducted the performance of his famous Sixth Symphony,” said Eyyub Guliyev. He noted that the “Legend of Love” ballet was first staged in 1961. After the premiere of the ballet, Malikov became famous throughout the USSR. The ballet has been staged in 64 countries around the world and in the end of the year, this work will be presented to the audience in Baku. “Legend of Love” is a ballet in three acts, seven scenes, based on the libretto from “Farkhad and Shirin“ drama by the poet and playwright Nazim Hikmet. The drama, in turn, is based on the “Khosrov and Shirin“ poem by the Azerbaijani philosopher and poet of the 12th-13th centuries Nizami Ganjavi. The ballet was premiered on March 23, 1961 in St. Petersburg at the Mariinsky Theater. Since then this ballet has been staged at the best stages in the world. To date, “Legend of Love”, which has become a classic of the 20th century, does not lose its relevance due to the unique and sophisticated choreography. The choreographer is People's Artist of the USSR Yuri Grigorovich, the stage designer is People's Artist of the USSR Simon Virsaladze. After “Legend Of Love”, Arif Malikov went on to write music for two more ballets: “Two“ (1967) and “Poem of Two Hearts“ (1981), five symphonies and eight symphony poems. He also wrote music scores for many films and plays and was familiar with practically all genres of music composition. Malikov is honored with a concert hall named after him at Turkey's Bilkent University. He was an Honorary Doctor of Khazar University (2012) in Baku. He taught music at the Azerbaijan National Conservatoire and was a founding member of Eurasian Academy. The outstanding composer, laureate of the State Prize of Azerbaijan, holder of numerous orders, People's Artist Arif Malikov died on May 9, 2019. ..
09.08.2019 09:47 Book about prominent tar player publishedA book about famous Azerbaijani tar player Ahsan Dadashev has been published in Baku. The book “Praise be to you, Ahsan“ was written by the order of the Ministry of Culture. In his book, famous writer Rafig Hajiyev tells the story of the life and rich creative path of the prominent musician, Trend Life reported. The name of the outstanding tar musician, Honored Artist of Azerbaijan Ahsan Dadashev (1924-1976) is well known to lovers of folk music. The musician conquered the hearts of thousands of people. The follower of Mansur Mansurov’s mugham traditions, Ahsan Dadashev brought his own unique style to the performance of national music. Throughout his life, he toured many countries within Rashid Behbudov’s ensemble. In 1960, Dadashev created an ensemble of folk instruments under the Azerbaijani Television and Radio, and was its artistic director until the end of his life. Now the Khatira ensemble of folk instruments is named after Akhsan Dadashev. The artistic director of the ensemble is People’s Artist Adil Bagirov. Shur, one of the seven main mugham modes in Azerbaijani music, took a special place in the work of the prominent musician. There are a lot of versions of this mugham style, but music lovers who were ever lucky to hear shur performed by Ahsan Dadashev were amazed by his virtuosity. Dadashev was recognized not only as a brilliant mugham performer, but also as a skilled accompanist to prominent singers such as Rashid Behbudov, Shovkat Alakbarova, Khan Shushinski, Sara Gadimova, etc. Azerbaijani mugham, one of the most valuable heritages of the national culture, contains seven main modes - rast, shur, segah (especially common), shushtar, bayati-shiraz, chahargah, humayun and three extra kinds - shahnaz, sarenj and chargah. Vagif Mustafazade is the founder of Azerbaijani jazz-mugham movement that emerged in the late 1960s and 1970s in Baku, as a result of the mixture of these two styles. Jazz schools around the world recognized Vagif Mustafazadeh as a phenomenal musician. His works represent a unique combination of eastern and western schools, of tradition and innovation. Throughout years, he wrote numerous jazz compositions, including fugues, preludes, ballads and scherzos, many of them written in the 1970s. He released a total of eight albums, all with different line-ups, mood and style. ..
08.08.2019 09:56 National pianist delights music loversA meeting with the Honored Artist of Azerbaijan, talented pianist Nargiz Aliyarova has been held at Niyazi House-Museum within the Club of Classical Music Lovers. The director of the State Museum of Musical Culture, Honored Culture Worker Alla Bayramova and the head of the museum department Khanim Abdinova spoke about the creative activities of Nargiz Aliyarova, noting her contribution to promotion of Azerbaijani musical culture. Then Nargiz Aliyarova shared her experience in concert and pedagogical activities and answered numerous questions from the audience. At the evening, a slide show about the pianist was presented, fragments from Aliyarova’s concert programs were demonstrated. Nargiz Aliyarova then performed the works of Gara Garayev and Frederic Chopin. Her performance was met with great interest and a storm of applause. New York-based Azerbaijani musician Nargiz Aliyarova is an international pianist and professor. Since her first concert at the age of nine, she has been on stage as a soloist, collaborative musician as well as a performer with chamber and symphonic orchestras in over 40 cities around the world. Aliyarova’s repertoire includes music ranging from baroque to contemporary. In 2010, she was awarded a diploma “For outstanding contribution to the legacy of Frederic Chopin“ by the Government of Poland. Aliyarova has produced five CDs, three of which were released by the Belgian recording company Etcetera. Nargiz Aliyarova is a Doctor of Art and professor, as well as an author of more than 20 scholarly articles and several books. She was teaching piano and chamber music at Baku Music Academy for 25 years and has been a member of Azerbaijan State Piano Trio for 15 years. The musician has an active piano studio in Manhattan's Upper East Side. She is also the president of the Zonta Club of New York women's organization as well as the founder of the National Music & Global Culture Society (NMGCS), which operates in New York. NMGCS is a not-for-profit organization that aims to unite the multicultural community through the advocacy of music from around the world. It serves as a platform for the interactive presentation of worldwide music. NMGCS’ main goal is to help diverse society better communicate through appreciation of global multinational culture. ..
07.08.2019 16:33 Cultural relations with Argentina, Austria to intensifyAzerbaijan and Argentina enjoy strong cultural partnership based on mutual interests. Argentina's recent participation in the Gabala International Music Festival, the International Jazz Festival and other music events in Azerbaijan strengthened the cultural exchange between the two peoples. Azerbaijani Minister of Culture Abulfas Garayev has met with Argentine Ambassador Sergio Osvaldo Perez Gunella. The minister informed the ambassador about the international music festivals and cultural events held in Azerbaijan. He noted the importance of regular participation in these festivals for the development of mutual cooperation between the two countries, Trend reported. Garayev also emphasized the importance of organizing joint TV shows reflecting the culture of Azerbaijan and Argentina. In turn, Sergio Osvaldo Perez Gunella spoke about the Tango Festival in Argentina and various film festivals. The Argentine ambassador invited Azerbaijan to attend the Tango Festival to be held in October this year in Argentina. Later, Abulfas Garayev received the Austrian Ambassador to Azerbaijan Bernd Alexander Bayerl. Welcoming the ambassador, the minister said that Azerbaijan and Austria, which share the same geographical importance and population, have many similarities. Garayev stressed the importance of cooperation between the music schools of the two countries. He said that student exchanges between schools would have a positive impact on the younger generation of both countries and contribute greatly to the promotion of the culture of the two countries. “Through our museums, theaters, concert venues and cultural heritage examples, we can further strengthen relationship between the two countries and implement joint projects“, he said. Garayev also noted that a number of important projects have been implemented so far within the cultural cooperation between Austria and Azerbaijan. These projects promote friendship between the two countries and a dialogue of cultures. Bernd Alexander Bayerl, in turn, said that there is a strong relationship between the two countries in the field of culture and spoke about the work to further expand and develop these relations. He noted that representatives from the music, theater and culture spheres of the two countries can exchange experiences. Bayerl also said that Azerbaijan has a rich culture. The sides exchanged views on the current state and prospects of cultural cooperation between the two countries and discussed the possibility of implementing joint projects. During the meetings, both ambassadors thanked the government of Azerbaijan for the high level of organization of the 43rd World Heritage Committee session held in Baku from June 30 to July 10. Both the Austrian and Argentine delegations, who attended the committee meetings, expressed their satisfaction with the organization of the event. At the Baku session, 45 significant decisions were made and 29 heritage sites were inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List. The session participants included more than 2,500 delegates from 180 countries, including ministers, executives, representatives and ambassadors of international organizations in Azerbaijan, and members of the Azerbaijani government. The session included plenty of decisions made on inclusion of different cultural historic heritage sites in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Among other countries' historical sites, Azerbaijan’s Khan Palace and the historical center of Sheki were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List at the Baku session. This became the third cultural heritage site inscribed on the World Heritage List after the Icherisheher with Maiden's Tower and the Shirvanshahs Palace (2000) and Gobustan rock paintings (2007). ..
07.08.2019 09:59 "Leyli and Majnun" play to be staged in FranceBaku Puppet Theater has been operating since 2013 under the Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve. The theater aims to transfer the country's rich cultural heritage to future generations and preserve national values. To demonstrate their acting skills outside the country, the theater’s team has applied to participate in the World Puppet Theater Festival. The 20th World Puppet Theater Festival will be held in France on September 20-29. Baku Puppet Theater will present “Leyli and Majnun” play at the festival, Azertag reported. “Leyli and Majnun” is a tragic love story, in which the male character Majnun (literally meaning “crazy“ in Arabic) goes mad because he cannot be with his beloved Leyli. The most popular version of this love story was penned by Nizami Ganjavi (1141-1209), who lived and died in Ganja. The foundation of Baku Puppet Theater was laid by artist and director Tarlan Gorchu in the 1980s. Among others, the theater’s repertoire includes works by the founder of Azerbaijani classical music, playwright Uzeyir Hajibeyli. The theater was named after the prominent Azerbaijani writer Abdulla Shaig since 1974. At present, the theater performs in Azerbaijani and Russian languages for children and adults. Plays of Azerbaijani, Russian and western European playwrights are staged in the theater, including “Haji Gara” by Mirza Fatali Akhundov, “The Doctor in Spite of Himself” by Jean Baptiste Moliere, “Almaz” by Jafar Jabbarli, and “Big Ivan” by Sergey Obraztsov. The World Puppet Theater Festival, founded by Jacques Felix in 1961, has made Charleville-Mezieres the capital of puppetry. The festival takes place every two years. Every year, about 250 troupes from five continents present their plays to over 150,000 spectators from all over the world. For 10 days, the festival holds around 200 shows as part of the main event and fringe festival, street shows, meetings, exhibitions and other festivities. ..


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This heart focal bead is 1 1/8" x 1 1/8". It is made of Bullseye glass, with silver leaf melted on the surface, creating a patinated gold appearance.
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If you are looking for an absolutely charming little lake to spend a long weekend, Lake Saint George is the place!
Traveling with little ones can be stressful. There are lots of tips and tricks to make it easier though! In the first year of Baby Bear’s life, we drove cross country and took over 10 plane rides. They didn’t all go well, but I learned something from all of them!
Six day road trip (including two driving days) to Frederick Maryland. From there we explored three Civil War Battlefields, hiked in two locations, and visited Downtown Frederick
We have a fun little tradition in our family. I have never been one for gifts, but I have always loved to travel! For Christmas every year, Papa Bear picks a trip for the coming year! He makes me a card with the destination – a few pictures and a list of some of the …

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A popular slogan used by the National Egg Coordination Committee
) tricked us all into eating eggs at anytime of the week. While egg remains a favourite breakfast/lunch/dinner option for most of us, the question whether we store it right has always intrigued us. Does refrigerating eggs destroys their nutritional value? Will keeping them at room temperature lead to bacterial growth? How to store them to ensure they are safe to eat?
The dilemma needs a fix! Why they need to be preserved
Why does it matter, whether you keep your eggs in the refrigerator or on the food rack? Salmonella, a bacteria that is found in the intestines of warm-blooded animals, is what enters the eggs. This bacteria is a common cause of food borne diseases.
Salmonella is safe till the time it is in the intestinal tract of the animal. Once it enters into food supply, it can lay foundation to serious illnesses.
How different countries treat salmonella is the biggest question, as this varies across the continent depending on their weather conditions. What does refrigeration do?
Refrigeration is the most common method known. However, many countries continue to argue about the usefulness of this method. For American and Asian countries, refrigeration is the best way to store them.
Three reasons are cited behind it:
A) Refrigeration does not kill this bacteria, it reduces the likelihood of you becoming sick. This is because this method limits the number of bacteria.
B) Refrigeration also makes it difficult for bacteria to penetrate into the eggshell.
C) Refrigeration also increases the shelf life of an egg.
However, this needs to be done only if the eggs have been sterilized.
In India, we do not sterilize our eggs. According to Sandeep Mehta, national vice chairman, NECC, We do not need to sterilize our eggs, “In layer farming, all hens are unfertilized as there are no males. That is why the entry of salmonella bacteria is almost 0.1%”. He further adds that if there is the slightest chance of salmonella in the Indian commercial bird, the best method is to boil the egg to kill the harmful bacteria. Room temperature
Many European countries support this method of refrigeration. Storing eggs at room temperature is considered to be feasible. In EU countries, eggs are not sterilized and left with the cuticle (An outer covering that seals the egg and helping prevent bacteria from entering). Therefore, storing eggs at room temperature is considered to be the best option. Disadvantages, either way
Cross-contamination due to coming in contact with other food products is a common drawback when it comes to refrigerating eggs.
Since most refrigerators have an egg rack right at the opening of the door, temperature fluctuation due to frequent opening causes bacteria to enter. Thus, eggs should be stored somewhere deep inside the refrigerator.
On the other hand, storing eggs at room temperature can decrease its shell life. This restricts the consumer as the egg will have to be consumed within 1-3 weeks. Storage options
Refrigeration in India is the best way of storing eggs according to Mehta, “During winters if you store the eggs at room temperature, they will last for 7-10 days. However, during summer, this should limit to 3-4 days.”
In summers, the quality of egg starts deteriorating after 4 days as the temperature can rise up to 48 degree Celsius, which is not suitable.

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A construction supervisor on large Riverside County subdivisions has filed suit against his former employer, Kaufman and Broad Inc., alleging that company officials ordered him to cover up structural defects and lie to home buyers when they complained.
John W. Yturri Jr., 28, contends that he was wrongfully forced to quit his job after five years with the giant Los Angeles-based home builder because he would no longer take part in what he alleges were the company’s efforts to hide the structural problems in the tract homes.
The suit comes in the aftermath of four other lawsuits by 46 disgruntled Riverside and Corona homeowners who allege, among other things, that building inspectors were taking bribes to approve the houses, which owners now claim are defective and dangerous.
Yturri’s suit, filed earlier this month in Riverside County Superior Court, alleges that Kaufman and Broad construction crews worked on some houses without city-approved plans or permits in 1983. He said these buildings did meet the uniform building and safety codes.
A top Kaufman and Broad official denied all of the allegations, but acknowledged that 50 out of the several thousand homes built by the company in Riverside County had a structural problem. “Any business has some problems,” said Kaufman and Broad general counsel Alan Markizon. “We are struggling mightily to make it right by homeowners.”
Kaufman and Broad Inc. is one of the largest home builders in the nation, reporting housing revenues of $671.9 million in 1987. The company builds 3,000 to 4,000 houses a year in California, officials said.
The split-level, Tudor-style houses in question were designed and built by Kaufman and Broad of Southern California, a subsidiary of the parent company. They sold for about $95,000 in 1983 to mostly young middle-class couples seeking affordable housing.
The two-story models had an L-shaped overhang that enlarged the master bedroom and bath by extending the floor out over the yard. These corner overhangs are the primary points of contention. The homeowners claim that the overhangs sagged dangerously, walls and ceilings were inadequately supported, pipes leaked and bathtubs wouldn’t drain, among other things.
Markizon said homes now being built do not contain the design problem, which had caused floors to settle about two inches. And he said the company offered to fix the defective homes but that the owners who filed suit would not let crews back in to make repairs.
The homeowners say they decided to refuse further assistance from Kaufman and Broad after the company made a number of unsuccessful efforts to repair the problems.
Yturri worked as an assistant construction supervisor. The structural defects alleged in his complaint are the same as those set forth in the homeowner suits. Yturri said his bosses pushed hard to meet the company’s fast-paced building schedules, ignoring his warnings that the overhangs were unsafe.
Two of the owner suits allege that building inspectors for the cities of Riverside and Corona were given building materials, guns, liquor and other gifts by the builder “as bribes . . . in exchange for favors and considerations” while the buildings were under construction and during the final inspection approvals.
Both cities have policies against inspectors taking such gifts, but city officials acknowledge that inspectors sometimes are offered leftover building materials, liquor and boxes of candy and cookies. They said they have seen no evidence that such gifts influenced inspection.
Kaufman and Broad officials denied the bribery allegations.
“We absolutely deny it, there is no evidence which would lead one to that conclusion,” Markizon said. According to Markizon, Yturri had been on a paid leave for “personal problems” until February, then quit when he was offered a new job assignment. “We are baffled by his wrongful-discharge suit,” Markizon said.
Other homeowner suits are pending against Kaufman and Broad’s Northern California subsidiary. These complaints, filed by more than 100 homeowners in Contra Costa and Marin counties, allege construction defects, cracking foundations, improper grading and compaction problems.
In a Santa Clara County criminal case, a Kaufman and Broad supervisor and two Milpitas city building inspectors were convicted of falsifying inspection reports in 1981, court records show. One inspector admitted that he received gifts in exchange for signing off final inspection reports before work was complete, according to court documents. The company was fined more than $200,000, and two of the individuals were jailed.
Attorneys for the Riverside County homeowners and Yturri cite the Milpitas case as an example of company actions that they say are ongoing. In the current cases, the lawyers point to sworn statements by Dean C. Johnson, a retired Riverside city building inspector who acknowledged that he had taken gifts from Kaufman and Broad on the jobs he inspected.
Called Isolated Incident
Kaufman and Broad spokesman Markizon vigorously protested the mention of the Milpitas case, saying that it was an isolated incident. “That was . . . one guy going haywire in Northern California,” Markizon said, adding, “It happened a long time ago.”
Markizon said, “There is testimony from Dean Johnson (in the suits) that over a long period of time he received excess building materials from our sites. . . . There is no testimony that Johnson did . . . anything for K and B because he had received these building materials.”
In his deposition, Johnson said, “Kaufman and Broad was very generous in offering me gifts,” including liquor, plywood sheathing, framing lumber, window frames and a concrete pad for his recreational vehicle. The former inspector said that not every house in the tracts was inspected and that he had signed off on final inspections before the homes had been completed to expedite the company’s fast-paced building schedules.
Johnson was not available for comment, but John M. Porter, the attorney who represented him during the depositions, said:
“There’s no evidence whatever that the materials he was given in any way affected his judgment. In this case an inspector was simply trying to help the developer meet quarterly goals. . . . He was generally satisfied with their buildings.”
In a sworn statement to Riverside County district attorney’s investigators, Johnson said much the same thing after being granted immunity from prosecution. Deputy Dist. Atty. Randy Tagami said, “We were after a bigger target.” However, the investigation didn’t uncover enough evidence to make a case, he said. He would not name the larger target.
While Yturri was still working for Kaufman and Broad, he was questioned by the homeowners’ attorneys. Yturri said that during this sworn testimony Kaufman and Broad officials told him what to say. When he complained that his testimony had been distorted in the process, he said the company put him on a paid leave of absence and kept him there until he finally quit last month. He is suing for unspecified damages.
Markizon denied that Yturri had been forced out. He said the former employee had never been told to lie to customers nor had his testimony to plaintiffs’ attorneys been influenced by the company.
“We deny that anyone representing this company told John to tell anyone anything but the truth,” Markizon said.
Markizon said the company has already settled with a few homeowners by fixing up their homes and paying them approximately $30,000. The same settlement offer has been made to the remaining litigants, he said, adding, “We want to fix the houses so that they have the house they bought to live in.”


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Ground-breaking saxophonist NiftySax released his latest double album, Spheres, on the 4th of February 2022 via Legato Music which contains carefully crafted 55 tracks.
On the LP, listeners will find the ethereal ‘Shaula’ which was released as an Instagrat along with the track, ‘Proxima Centauri’ on the 28th of January. The classically trained artist established a firm name for himself as Milo Lombardi in the jazz community and has performed throughout Europe. It was during this time that he ran a highly successful crowd-funding campaign which would help him release the Going Nowhere (Enjoying the Ride) LP. More recently, however, we see the artist breaking the mould and creating a solo persona, NiftySax in which he focuses on the saxophone as his only medium.
NiftySax is well known in the NFT community with his music on blockchain generating more than 29 ETH in volume traded ($120k at the time of writing). His collection of music NFTs, Nifty Sax Spheres was sold out in 10 hours.
NiftySax is well-travelled, having been born and raised in Fano, Italy, spending one year living in Sydney, Australia before moving to Berlin, Germany with the occasional show in London. The artist is inspired by the likes of Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Dexter Gordon and Lester Young as well as from modern masters like Joshua Redman and Bob Reynolds. His own sound calls to mind the likes of Stan Getz, John Coltrane and Portico Quartet.
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Maloic are an Indian death metal band and this is their debut album.
This is melodic death metal with folk elements. Featuring influences from traditional Indian music, Maloic are reminiscent of the early/mid 90s death metal era, where bands were experimenting with the core genre to include wider styles.
Think of Maloic as a cross between early Amorphis, Sentenced and Dark Tranquillity.
The songs on this release are well-written and surprisingly catchy. The folk influences are not overbearing and even though the melodic aspects of the band are very prominent, this never becomes grating or tiring to endure.
I particularly enjoy the leads and solos on this album, although all of the guitar parts are pleasantly satisfying. The rest of the instruments are handled well too, but it’s the guitars that steal the show for me.
Subtle keyboards add some extra shading and depth, and overall the tracks on this release foster good atmospheres as they go about their business of melodically tearing things up.
This is the kind of music that’s easy to feel nostalgic to in some ways, but it must be remembered that although Maloic are clearly influenced by past times, they are very much a band of today. This includes a sterling production that gives them the kind of sound that will allow them to compete at an international level, should they get sufficient exposure.
I very much enjoyed this release. There’s a lot to like here and some of the melodies used are downright infectious.
This is really good – highly recommended.


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Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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Wedding Confetti - dried flower petels by Bespoke Confetti - They grow flowers as a field crop to produce handpicked, air dried flower petal confetti, suitable for wedding or other occassions. The petals are handpick and graded to produce a beautiful English confetti, eco and venue friendly, the alternative to freeze dried imported petal, at a price and quality to match.
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Jose Mourinho had suggested over the last few weeks that Manchester United would have finished the transfer business of the summer when the deal was done to bring the France international midfield star Paul Pogba from Juventus to Old Trafford.
Now it looks like there will be one more signing for us before Jose Mourinho puts away the chequebook for this transfer window. That is not too much of a surprise to be honest, but the fact that the player in question is another striker to compete with the likes of Ibrahimovic, Rooney and Rashford is a little bit unexpected.
Gabriel Barbosa is currently in Rio on Olympic football duty for his country Brazil, where his two goals against Denmark in the final group game helped the Samba boys go through. They are now at the semi-final stage where they come up against Honduras tomorrow for a place in Saturday’s final.
After that it was looking like he would be heading to the Premier League to become the record signing of the current title holders Leicester City, after the Foxes saw off interest from top European clubs like Juventus and Bayern Munich.
But they could not see off interest from Manchester United, according to The Sun, as the player’s head was turned as soon as we came in. The report claims that the £30 million deal could be done in the next couple of days, to complete our summer spending.
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ORANGE, Texas — Two Southeast Texas women were killed in a head-on wreck Monday night along Texas Highway 62 in Orange County.
Brittnie Eldridge Adaway of Nederland, 23, of Nederland, died at the scene of the wreck along Texas 62 near Tulane Road and Sheila Lavalle, 59, of Orange, died later at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital in Beaumont, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The head-on wreck happened near Tulane Road along Texas Highway 62 in at about 9:30 p.m. according to a news release from the DPS. Orange County, near Tulane Road.
Troopers believe 2014 Honda passenger car, driven by Lavalle, was traveling north, when it drove into the southbound lanes and struck a 2019 Kia passenger car, driven by Adaway, head-on.
The family of Adaway has created a GoFundMe account to help with funeral costs.
This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.
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ORANGE COUNTY – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Troopers are investigating a fatal crash on state Highway 62, just south of Tulane, that occurred today, August 22, 2022.
The preliminary investigation indicates that at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 2019 Kia passenger car was traveling south while a 2014 Honda passenger car was traveling north. It is reported that the Honda traveled into the oncoming lane and struck the Kia head-on.
The driver of the Kia was pronounced deceased on scene. Their identity is not immediately available pending notification of their next of kin.
The driver of the Honda was transported to St. Elizabeth Hospital where they were pronounced deceased by medical staff. Their identity is not immediately available pending notification of their next of kin.
This is an ongoing investigation and there is no additional information available at this time.


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I am a pet lover! Aren't we all?
During my last career I was nicknamed the dog girl because the owners of the company would all have me watch their dogs... they sometimes even got to go to work with me... bed, toys, and all. I have a VERY well-behaved and friendly non-alpha dog and a cat that loves to curl up in a hiding place and be "lost" for most of the day. I've owned up to three dogs at a time and have quite a bit of experience with medical attention (if needed). Let's just say, my little guy was in love with our vet and would make any excuse to go see her. He was also an adrenaline, adventure boy as a puppy and loved to play with random animals even when they didn't want to play with him.
Our property is 5 acres on a quiet street in Appling and has plenty of run room. We also have a very large, concrete floor barn (with dog beds) that can be used if I need to go run out for a bit. Dogs are allowed in the house and have certain furniture that is ok to be on but we do not allow our dog on the bed (we built a fancy, and expensive, one for the animals!) or on the couch. There are quite a few dog toys to play with and Tucker is good about sharing them. I will feed dogs separately as a rule since that's an area where some dogs are a bit more protective.
I go on a walk or run early morning and sometimes in the evening. Most likely, if we have dog guests, we will spend a lot of time outside. Afterwards, if the woods were part of the adventure, we get some good belly-rubbing time to look for possible ticks. It's rare that I find any but I am cautious about it.
I also have experience giving medicine that is enjoyed and not enjoyed and have a vet tech friend on speed dial for any questions that come up.
I love cuddling with any and all dogs and am definitely an attention giver. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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A motorcycle adventure through Europe, Russia, Asia and South America.Take a seat in a Russian banya, a Mongolian Ger, or a campfire in the deserted pampas. Ride with the author through icy deserts, over dizzying mountain passes, through swamps and endless forests. Experience the driest desert as well as the deepest lake in the world. And more important than the places, meet the people that make a motorcycle trip the most memorable adventure of a lifetime.A 14-month motorcycle adventure through Europe, Russia, Asia and South America. Upon completion of university, Patrick packed his motorcycle and headed east. Or almost. First,there were Visa's to apply for, an apartment to pack up, and then winter to wait out. But once those hurdles were cleared Patrick rode from his city in the South of Germany to meet up with his riding partner in Berlin, and together they began a journey of a lifetime on their BMW motorcycles.
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Rolls-Royce and Daimler commit to the use of fuel cells
The two companies intend to use vehicle fuel cells for stationary power generation. Their plans include the carbon-free energy supply of data centers.5 Jan 2020 Barbara Rusch
Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG , based in Friedrichshafen, and Lab1886 , the innovation lab within the Mercedes-Benz group, have agreed on a joint pilot project . Over the coming months, Rolls-Royce will develop an integrated concept for sustainable off-grid generation of continuous and emergency power using vehicle fuel cells under its product and solution brand MTU and focused on safety-critical applications such as data centers, which are among the biggest energy consumers.
MTU generator sets from Rolls-Royce are already in service at numerous data centers worldwide, providing emergency power when needed to safeguard global Internet traffic. To date, these generator sets have been diesel-engine based, but fuel cells could be a valid alternative. The pilot project will begin early next year and will include the construction of an emergency power plant for Rolls-Royce’s data center in Friedrichshafen. The plant will be based on fuel cell modules built by Mercedes-Benz Fuel Cell GmbH .
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The most thrilling pantomime adventure of them all returns to Cambridge this Christmas, as Aladdin flies into the Arts Theatre to make all your wishes come true!
Aladdin and his family dream of a better life filled with riches and adventure, far away from the humdrum of their daily life in the backstreets of Peking. When a mysterious stranger offers untold riches in return for helping him find a magic lamp, Aladdin can’t believe his luck! His head filled with dreams of money and marrying beautiful princesses, Aladdin sets off on an adventure that will change his life, and fortunes, forever…
Don’t miss this GENIE-us production of the timeless classic pantomime, brought to you with Cambridge Arts Theatre’s trademark blend of singalong tunes, spectacular dance routines, dazzling costumes and laugh-out-loud jokes guaranteed to have you rolling in the aisles, whether you’re three… or ninety-three!
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