Artist Profiles: Fargana Qasimova

Fargana Qasimova was born April 23, 1979 in Baku, Azerbaijan. She is the daughter of celebrated mugham (Azerbaijani classical music) singer, Alim Qasimov and has an exquisite vocal style. Her repertory includes mugham and lighter songs traditionally performed by ashiqs (minstrels) who often perform with a small ensemble. Fargana accompanies herself on daf (frame drum).

Fargana has performed with Classical masters of Azerbaijan and Tajikistan, Alim Qasimov Ensemble, Fargana Qasimova Ensemble, Kronos Quartet & Alim Qasimov Ensemble and Women’s voices from Central Eurasia.

Discography:

The Legendary Art of Mugham, with Alim Qasimov Ensemble (1997)
Love’s Deep Ocean, with Alim Qasimov (1999)
Central Asian Series, Vol. 6: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan, with Alim Qasimov (2007)
Intimate dialogue – Live at Morgenland Festival Osnabrück, with Alim Qasimov (2009)
Yalnız ona doğru (2014)

Author: Angel Romero

Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.