The voices soar, the harmonies arching over the almost percussive line laid down by the long-necked lute. The music is exhilarating, although the setting is a bit unlikely, a somewhat ...

For over ten centuries, the classical music tradition of Shashmaqom has evolved in the urban centres of Central Asia formerly known as Mâwarâ al-nahr, an area which now encompasses present-day ...

Bukhara, with a history spanning over 2500 years, stands as one of the oldest cities in the world. Recognized for its remarkable preservation, the Historic Centre of Bukhara was inscribed on the World ...

From the desert winds of Karakalpakstan to the courtyards of Andijan, Uzbekistan’s music and dance heritage remains a living language of culture and memory. From the whispers of ancient melodies to ...

Classical music is a kind of professional music with perfection, complexity and meaning, and listener, creator and performer. Uzbek maqom is a bright example and advanced genre of classical music. In ...