Alim Qasimov sings in the Mugham tradition, a modal music from Azerbaijan pervaded by Middle Eastern and Eastern influences, and widespread in the Islamic countries of Iran, Uzbekistan and Turkey. Qasimov has uniquely developed this tradition - an Azerbaijani parallel to the ecstatic Qawaali singing generating blazing power at a sustained, driving pace.T0925099466He will be touring with his ensemble which includes the tar (lute), Kemancheh (spiked fiddle), Double reeded balaban, clarinet, two percussionists and the stunning voice of his daughter [Ferghana Qasimova]. | |
| 28 May 00 | Gardner Arts Centre, Brighton :: V653 listing details L1341955943 |
| 27 May 00 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L01933166904 |
| 26 May 00 | Southbank Centre, West End :: V423 listing details L929992995 |
| 25 May 00 | Corn Exchange, Cambridge :: V21 listing details L0419120618 |
