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SUMMARY:The IV International Shashmaqam Forever
DESCRIPTION:The American Sephardi Federation invites you to join Muslim and Jewish masters of Shashmaqam from Uzbekistan and the USA as they perform classical Central Asian music as it was experienced in the royal courts of the Emirs of the Bukharan Empire more than 100 years ago. \nThe IV International Shashmaqam Forever\, a two-day Festival in Queens and Manhattan\, will bring together Muslims and Jews to celebrate the legacy of the People’s Artist of Uzbekistan\, Yunus Rajabi. The Memorial Concert will feature virtuosi vocalists and instrumentalists performing Shashmaqam\, one of the world’s most sophisticated and refined classical musical systems developed through centuries of cultural collaboration. Shashmaqam was recognized by UNESCO as a masterpiece of humanity’s intangible cultural heritage. Literally meaning six maqam (“maqam” is roughly equivalent to the concept of mode or scale in Western music)\, Shashmaqam is a canon of instrumental melodies and poetic texts set to music. \nPreviously presented at Carnegie Hall\, Shashmaqam Forever has been described as a “unique cultural event link[ing] the Bukharian Jewishcommunity\, Uzbek Americans\, and their historic homeland.” Founded by Bukharian Times Editor-in-Chief and composer Rafael Nektalov and philanthropist David Mavashev\, who directs the Izkhak Mavashev Foundation – Institute of Bukharian Jewish Heritage in Diaspora\, Shashmaqam Forever “is an event like none other\, a bridge between communities and a celebration of culture\,” said Nektalov\, “Everyone is encouraged to attend.” \nFestival presenters include The Bukharian Jewish Congress of the USA and Canada\, American Sephardi Federation\, Bukharian Jewish Community Center\, Turkistan American Association\, Uzbek-American Art Foundation\, and MiRaf Entertainment with the support of the The Republic of Uzbekistan’s Cultural Ministry\, Consulate General at New York\, and Permanent Mission to the United Nations\, and The Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the USA\, \nThe IV International Shashmaqam Forever Concert is dedicated to Yunus Rajabi (1897-1976)\, a composer\, musician\, and scholar who collected\, systematized\, and transcribed more than a thousand songs and pieces from the Shashmaqam repertoire. His life’s work ensured that Shashmaqam survived Soviet suppression. \nIV International Shashmaqam Forever — Yunus Rajabi Memorial Concert\nFebruary 5th at 7:30pm. \nCenter for Jewish History\n15 w 16th St\nNew York NY 10011 \nShashmaqam masters performing at the Concert will include: \nKhasan Rajabi (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\, tanbur (long-necked plucked lute)\, sato (bowed lute)\nRoshel Rubinov (USA) — vocalist\, tanbur\nTahir Rajabi (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\, rubab (lute with skin-covered deck)\nRoman Tolmasov (USA) — vocalist\, tanbur\nAziz Rajabi (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\, tanbur\nIlyusha Khavasov (USA) — vocalist\nUlmas Allaberganov (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\, tanbur\nAbohay Aminov (USA) — vocalist\nRustam Khajimametov (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\nOsher Barayev (USA) — doire (hand drum)\nJahongir Tuvdiev (Uzbekistan) — ghijak (bowed spike fiddle)\, vocalist\nNodir Djuraev (Uzbekistan) — vocalist\nEzro Malakovs Youth Shashmaqam Ensemble (USA) \n  \nThe day before the Concert\, on Sunday\, 4 February\, a scholarly symposium on Central Asian Classical Music: Yunus Rajabi and his Jewish musical environment\, will be held at the Bukharian Jewish Community Center (106-16 70th Avenue\, Forest Hills\, New York). Researchers participating include: Prof. Walter Zev Feldman (New York University in Abu Dhabi)\, Prof. Steven Blum (CUNY Graduate Center)\, Rafael Nektalov (President of the Shashmaqam Forever Festival)\, Prof. Evan Rapport (Eugene Lang College at the New School)\, and Zoya Tajikova. \nWe are grateful for the support and assistance of the following individuals and organizations: Nastel Technologies\, Inc.\, CASC (Central Asia Seed Company)\, Aziz Mamev\, Ben Kurbanov\, Michael Yusupov\, Versailles Palace\, and Star Entertainment. \nMedia sponsors: Center for Traditional Music and Dance\, Queens Tribune\, The Bukharian Times\, Zamon Times newspapers\, Nadejda- Hope Magazine\, Kaykov TV.
URL:https://americansephardi.org/event/the-iv-international-shashmaqam-forever/
LOCATION:The Center for Jewish History\, 15 W 16th St\, New York\, NY\, 10011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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