The 7th International Music Festival “World of Mugham” opened with a grand ceremony at the Heydar Aliyev Palace in Baku on June 17, uniting artists and scholars from over 25 countries.
Organized by the Heydar Aliyev Foundation and the Ministry of Culture—with support from the Ministry of Science and Education and the Azerbaijan National Conservatory—the festival has gathered more than 200 performers, researchers, and guests from countries including Türkiye, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Iraq, South Korea, Canada, Japan, and the United States.
The ceremony was attended by Azerbaijan’s Minister of Culture Adil Karimli, along with prominent cultural and academic figures and diplomatic representatives from participating nations.
The festival opened with a spectacular gala concert titled “Bayati”, showcasing performances by musicians and ensembles from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, Morocco, Spain, the UAE, India, Kazakhstan, and beyond, each highlighting their unique musical and cultural heritage.
As part of the festival, an International Mugham Competition will feature young talents from Azerbaijan, Türkiye, China, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Saudi Arabia, offering a platform for the next generation of mugham artists to shine on the global stage.
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