Azerbaijani mugham master to perform in Tehran

Baku, May 5 (AzerTAc). Prominent Azerbaijani mugham singer, People`s Artist Alim Gasimov will give a concert at the Milad Hall of the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds in Iran on May 13. Known as a Living National Treasure of Azerbaijan, Gasimov perceives and presents mugham not only as an ancient art and part of Azerbaijan`s musical and cultural heritage, but also as a constantly developing tradition. His performing style is unique, as it combines deep knowledge of centuries-old rules of mugham with challenging innovations.