BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 23. Ashig Nargila
Mehdiyeva delivered an extraordinary performance in the People’s
Song music project aired on Georgian Public Television, captivating
a vast audience, a source in the State Committee on Work with
Diaspora told Trend.
She gracefully brought to life the “Samandari” aria, woven from
the renowned “Dushdu” verses by the illustrious figure of ashig
literature, Ashig Alasgar.
Her performance resonated deeply with the jury, earning her
accolades and a warm embrace from the audience.
Mehdiyeva’s performance unfolded as part of a grand tapestry woven
by the “Promotion of Azerbaijani Realities and Cultural Heritage in
Georgia” project, brought to life by the Alliance Youth Center of
the State Committee on Work with Diaspora, flourishing in
Tbilisi.
The project is of great importance in terms of introducing
Azerbaijan’s rich folklore and ashig art in the neighboring country
and bringing it to the local public. This initiative contributes to
strengthening the existing cultural relations between Azerbaijan
and Georgia and sharing common values in the region.
In Azerbaijan, an ashig is a traditional minstrel who performs a
distinctive amalgamation of poetry, storytelling, and music,
primarily utilizing the saz, a long-necked stringed instrument.
Ashugs are essentially bards or troubadours who spontaneously
compose songs accompanied by their own music. Their art is
profoundly anchored in Azerbaijan’s cultural heritage and oral
tradition.
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