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| Background information | |
| Born | August 14, 1957 Nabur, Shamakhi District, Azerbaijani SSR, USSR |
| Origin | Shamakhi, Azerbaijan |
| Genres | Mugham |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, Daf |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Website | Alim Qasimov on Facebook |
Alim Hamza oghlu Qasimov (Azerbaijani: Alim Həmzə oğlu Qasımov; born August 14, 1957) is an Azerbaijani musician and one of the most major mugham singers in Azerbaijan. He was awarded the International Music Council-UNESCO Music Prize in 1999, one of the highest international prizes for music. His music is characterized by his vocal improvisation and represents a move away from the traditional style of mugham.[1] Qasimov has recorded nine albums, three of which are mugham albums with his daughter, Farghana Qasimova.
According to The New York Times, "Qasimov is simply one of the greatest singers alive, with a searing spontaneity that conjures passion and devotion, contemplation and incantation."[2]
He joined fellow Azerbaijani Sabina Babayeva on stage at the Grand Finale of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku to sing back vocals for her entry, "When the Music Dies."[3] Additionally, Qasimov was featured as part of the opening act of the Grand Final.[4]
- ^ UNESCO and Azerbaijan Archived 2011-07-20 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Pareles, Jon (15 March 2010). "Classical Azeri Poetry in Song, From a Team of Father and Daughter". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ Storvik-Green, Simon (15 May 2012). "Björk's favourite singer Alim Qasimov to perform with Sabina". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 19 June 2012.
- ^ Brey, Marco (25 May 2012). "Live Report: The first dress rehearsal of the Grand Final". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 19 June 2012.