Alim Qasimov

Alim Qasimov
Alim Qasimov
	Alim Gasimov
Background information
Born	1957
Origin	Shamakhi, Azerbaijan
Genres	Mugham, Ashiq
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Singing, Daf
Years active	1977–present

Alim Qasimov (born 1957) is an Azerbaijani musician. He is one of the foremost mugam singers in Azerbaijan. He was awarded the International Music Council-UNESCO Music Prize in 1999. It is one of the highest international honors for music. His music is characterised by his vocal improvisation. It is a move away from the traditional style of mugham.^[1] Qasimov has recorded nine albums, three of which are mugham albums with his daughter, Ferghana Qasimova.

Influence and legacy

In 21 November 2009, he was included in a 500 most influential Muslims of world book.^[2]^[3]^[4] The Icelandic singer Björk complimented Qasimov, by naming him as her "favourite singer alive today".^[5]^[6] In 2010, Alim Qasimov was nominated for the United States National Public Radio's "50 great voices in recorded history" award.^[7]

Discography

Albums

Classical Mugham (3 January 1996)
The Art of Mugham: Azerbaidjan (Live) (1 December 1997)
The Mugham of Azerbaidjan (1 October 1999)
Love's Deep Ocean (11 October 1999) with Ferghana Qasimova
The Legendary Art of Mugham (15 October 1997) with Alim Qasimov Ensemble
Central Asian Series, Vol. 6: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan (25 September 2007) with Ferghana Qasimova
"Intimate dialogue" - Live at Morgenland Festival Osnabrück 2009 with Ferghana Qasimova

Singles

Year	Title	Chart positions						Album
Year	Title	SPA	FRA	GER	BEL	UK	ITA	Album
2010	"I’m your Goddess" (David Vendetta feat. Tara McDonald and Alim Qasimov)^[8]	—	—	—	—	—	—	TBA

References

↑ "UNESCO and Azerbaijan". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
↑ "Azerbaijan's president was named one of the most influential Muslim politicians in the world". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
↑ Опубликован список 500 самых авторитетных мусульман Archived 2017-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)
↑ "Alim Qasimov Ensemble". Retrieved 5 July 2011.
↑ Needham, Alex (2011-07-04). "Björk: 'Manchester is the prototype'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
↑ "Бьорк: "Алим Гасымов - мой самый любимый исполнитель"". 1news.az. Retrieved 5 July 2011.
↑ "Azerbaijani mugham singer Alim Qasimov among NPR's nominees for 50 great voices in recorded history". Archived from the original on 2009-11-28. Retrieved 2012-05-09.
↑ Alim Qasımov David Vendetta ilə mahnı yazdırıb Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine (in Azerbaijani)

[1] "UNESCO and Azerbaijan". Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2012-05-09.

[2] "Azerbaijan's president was named one of the most influential Muslim politicians in the world". Archived from the original on 2012-03-25. Retrieved 2012-05-09.

[3] Опубликован список 500 самых авторитетных мусульман Archived 2017-02-03 at the Wayback Machine (in Russian)

[4] "Alim Qasimov Ensemble". Retrieved 5 July 2011.

[5] Needham, Alex (2011-07-04). "Björk: 'Manchester is the prototype'". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 5 July 2011.

[6] "Бьорк: "Алим Гасымов - мой самый любимый исполнитель"". 1news.az. Retrieved 5 July 2011.

[7] "Azerbaijani mugham singer Alim Qasimov among NPR's nominees for 50 great voices in recorded history". Archived from the original on 2009-11-28. Retrieved 2012-05-09.

[8] Alim Qasımov David Vendetta ilə mahnı yazdırıb Archived 2011-07-14 at the Wayback Machine (in Azerbaijani)

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