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Lucy Duran is in Azerbaijan with the World Routes Academy apprentice Fidan Hajiyeva and her teacher, the celebrated singer Gochaq Askarov. Including a performance by Brilliant.

Lucy Duran is in Azerbaijan with the World Routes Academy apprentice Fidan Hajiyeva and her teacher, the celebrated singer Gochaq Askarov. Fidan is learning the ancient style of Azeri Mugham in the country's capital Baku, where she listens to performances by the Mamadova Sisters and meets the country's top pop star, the aptly named Brilliant.

Producer James Parkin.

In January 2013 UK-based, 17 year Fidan Hajiyeva old became the youngest member of the World Routes Academy. Launched in 2010, the 大象传媒 Radio 3 World Routes Academy aims to support and inspire young world music artists by bringing them together with an internationally renowned artist in the same field and belonging to the same tradition.
In Previous years, the scheme has worked with musicians from Iraq, Southern India, and Colombia.

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Music Played

  • Akim Abdullayev, Elshan Kasimov, Ramin Hasanov

    Alagoz

    Composer: Jahangir Jahangirov Performers: Akim Abdullayev (balaban), Elshan Kasimov (drum), Ramin Hasanov (drone)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 1st June 2013.
    • Baku Jazz Centre.
  • Aygun Beyler

    Olmaz-Olmaz

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Aygun Beyler with Vagif Aliyev (drums), Emil Hasanov (bass), Salman Gambarov (piano)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 2nd June 2013.
    • Baku Jazz Centre.
  • Gulyaz Mammadova and Gulyanaq Mammadova

    Mahur Hindi / Dilkesh Tesnif

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Gulyaz Mammadova and Gulyanaq Mammadova with Jahandar Mikayilov (kamanche), Mirhussein Asadullayev (tar), Ruhulla Dadashov (Naghara)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 8th April 2013.
    • Baku Music College.
  • Gochaq Askarov

    Unknown Mugham

    Composer: Traditional

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 5th April 2013.
    • On location at Yanar dag.
  • Akim Abdullayev, Elshan Kasimov, Ramin Hasanov

    A folk dance: Mirzeyi / Mugham Segah

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Akim Abdullayev (balaban), Elshan Kasimov (drum), Ramin Hasanov (drone)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 1st June 2013.
    • Baku Jazz Centre.
  • Fidan Hajiyeva

    Sari Gelin (The Blond Bride)

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Fidan Hajiyeva with members of Gochaq Askarov鈥檚 band

    • Recorded by ATV, 5th April 2013.
    • Live on ATV.
  • Brilliant

    Vocalise

    Performers: Brilliant with members of her band

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 1st June 2013.
    • Baku Jazz Centre.
  • Brilliant

    Wedding Song

    Composer: Elza Seyidjahan Performers: Brilliant with members of her band

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 1st June 2013.
    • Baku Jazz Centre.
  • Gulli Muradova with Rahman Mamadli

    Simayi shams

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Gulli Muradova with Rahman Mamadli (guitar), Sadig Guliyev (accordion), Teyyub Aliyev (Keys), Namig Allamverdiyev (naghara)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 27th May 2013.
    • Rahman Mamadli鈥檚 country house o.
  • Eldaniz Mammador

    Zarbi Mugham Heraty

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Eldaniz Mammador with Rahman Mamadli (guitar), Sadig Guliyev (accordion), Teyyub Aliyev (Keys), Namig Allamverdiyev (naghara)

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 27th May 2013.
    • Rahman Mamadli鈥檚 country house o.
  • Gulyaz Mammadova and Gulyanaq Mammadova

    Dastgah Mahur Hindi

    Composer: Traditional Performers: Gulyaz Mammadova and Gulyanaq Mammadova with their students

    • 大象传媒 Recording, 27th May 2013.
    • Baku Music College.

Broadcast

  • Sun 30 Jun 2013 22:00

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