Khanlarova, Zeynab Yahya kyzy

Childhood

Zeynab Khanlarova was born on December 28, 1936 in Baku . Zeynab was the youngest of five children in the family of oilman Yahya and housewife Perijagan Khanlarovyh. As a child, his father instilled in Zeynab a love of oriental poetry, which is an integral part of mugams ^[2] . From an early age, Khanlarova had a love of music, in her free time she took part in an amateur art circle at the local Palace of Pioneers.

Youth

She studied at school number 161 in Baku. Since childhood, dreaming of becoming a teacher, she entered the Sabir Baku Pedagogical School. Even as a student of a pedagogical school, Zeynab reached out to music, participated in amateur performances, performed mugams at school events: while studying in her last year at a teacher's school, in 1955, Zeynab Khanlarova together with the band performed in Azerbaijan Philharmonic with the Azerbaijani folk song “Azerbaijan Maral”; its performance was highly praised by Afrasiyab Badalbeyli, Dzhangir Dzhangirov and Kambar Huseynli ^[3] . According to their recommendations, at the end of the pedagogical school, Khanlarova immediately entered the music school named after Asaf Zeynalli.

The outstanding muhammad Zeynab Khanlarova became the outstanding Hanande Seid Shushinsky ^{[1] [4]} . Hanende taught the singer not only music, but also stage behavior. Seyid Shushinsky decided to conduct an experiment, offering to perform Zeynab mugam “Chargakh”, although he was considered exclusively male mugam. In 1960, she became the first woman to perform “Chargakh” ^{[5] [6] [7]} ; Khanlarova’s recording of this mugam is still kept in the Golden Fund of the Azerbaijan Radio.

Subsequent Career

After graduating from the music school named after Asaf Zeynalli in 1961, at the invitation of Honored Artist of the Republic Shamsi Badalbeyli Z. Khanlarov, she became a soloist of the Azerbaijan State Philharmonic Society named after Muslim Magomayev ^{[6] [8]} .

Since 1975 - the artistic director of the ensemble of folk instruments ^[7] . Among the participants of the ensemble were folk artists Veli Kadymov (clarinet), Avtandil Israfilov (accordion), Sadykh Zarbaliev ( gosh gagar ), Zamik Aliyev ( tar ), honored artists Adalyat Vezirov (kemancha), Ibrahim Kasumov (ud), Almaz Kuliev (nagara) and others.

The creative manner of Zeynab Khanlarova differs in artistry and temperament ^{[7] [9] [10] [11]} . In her speeches, Khanlarova often uses dance elements, in performing songs she has inherent roulades and gainatma ^{[comm. 1] [6]} . Popular and honored artists of the republic, masters of mugam, outstanding cultural figures and admired spectators from Azerbaijan and other countries spoke well about the singer’s performing style ^[12] .

Khanlarova achieved the greatest success in the musical genre of pop. A number of folk songs, songs by composers Tofig Kuliev, Arif Melikov, Ramiz Mirishli, Alekper Tagiev, Emin Sabitogly, Kara Karaev, Fikret Amirov, Oktay Kyazimov and others gained popularity in her performance ^[13] . The first songs of the composer Alekper Tagiyev were performed by Zeynab Khanlarova (including the very first song - “Gonshu Kyz”), in her performance the rhythmic songs of Emin Sabitogly became the most popular. An important place in the singer’s repertoire is occupied by the songs of her own composition - the songs “Menim Ureyim”, “Bes do not act” and others ^[6] . Khanlarova performed songs in Russian (Kalinka), Armenian (Nune), Georgian (Doler), Farsi (Hey Gole Man), Pashto (Chekre), Japanese (Darika Sanga), Turkish ("Seni Yalanchi"), Greek ("Ela mo") and in many other languages ^[14] .

Zeynab Khanlarova also gained great popularity outside of Azerbaijan. Over the years of her career, the singer has successfully visited the republics of the former Soviet Union, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Poland, France, Spain, Canada, Italy, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, the USA, Yemen, Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait and other countries ^{[15] [6] [9]} .

An important role in the repertoire of Zeynab Khanlarova is occupied by mughams. Hanende professionally performed the mughams “Chargakh”, “Mahur-Hindi”, “Gatar”, “Kharidzh Segah”, “Humayun”, “Bayat-Kurd”, “Shakhnaz”, “Bayat-Shiraz”, tesnifs “Shur” and “Dilkesh " ^[6] .

On the stage of the Azerbaijan State Opera and Ballet Theater Zeynab Khanlarova created memorable images of Leyli (“Leyli and Majnun” by Uzeyir Hajibeyov), Asli (“Asli and Kerem” by Uzeyir Hajibeyov), Arabzangi (“Shah-Ismail” by Muslim Magomayev), Sanem (“The Rock the bride ”by Shafigi Akhundova) ^{[1] [11]} .

With the songs of Zeynab Khanlarova, 38 records were released ^[16] .

February 24, 1985 Z. Ya. Khanlarova was elected in the Mirbashir district No. 333 to the Supreme Council of the Azerbaijan SSR of the XI convocation, became a member of the Commission on Culture of the Supreme Council ^[8] . On September 30, 1990, she was elected as a deputy of the Supreme Council of the Azerbaijan SSR of the XII convocation from the Baku District No. 266 ^[17] .

On November 12, 1995, she was elected to the Milli Majlis from Terter constituency No. 86, on November 5, 2000 - from Kobustan-Khizi-Siyazan constituency No. 62, November 6, 2005 - from Kobustan-Khizi-Kubinsky constituency No. 50, November 7, 2010 and November 1, 2015 - No. 50 from Kobustan-Khizi-Sumgait District. Member of the Culture Commission of the Milli Majlis (from 1995 to the present).

• Father - Yahya Aslan oglu Khanlarov (1890-1968) - a worker at the Baku oil fields, originally from the modern Shemakha region ^[18] .
• Mother - Perijagan Isa kyzy Khanlarova - a housewife, originally from Khizi.
• Her husband - Selim Abbas oglu Babayev (married since 1975) - worked in senior positions in the fisheries system ^[19] , in 1998-2001 he was president of the state concern “Azryba”.
• Children - Ramin (1975) and Ramal (1978) Babaevs.

Albums

• “Azerbaijan Songs and Mugams” (1962; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova” (1966; Melody, USSR)
• "Songs of Alekper Tagiyev" (1967; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarvoa” (1969; Melody, USSR)
• “Songs of A. Tagiyev” (1973; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova sings” (1974; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova” (1975; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova” (1977; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova” (1977; Melody, USSR)
• Zeynep Hanlarova (1978; Odeon, Turkey)
• “Songs of Emin Sabit Oglu” (1982; Melody, USSR)
• “My Youth” (1982; Melody, USSR)

Minions and Singles

• “Zeynab Khanlarova” (1963; Mugam, USSR)
• “Azerbaijan Songs” (1965; Melody, USSR)
• “Azerbaijan Songs” (1965; Melody, USSR)
• “Azerbaijan Songs” (1965; Melody, USSR)
• “Azerbaijan Songs” (1965; Melody, USSR)
• Zeynep Hanlarova (1969; Azeri, Turkey)
• Zeynep Hanlarova (1969; Arkon, Turkey)
• Keşke Seni Sevmeseydim / Seni Yalançı Seni (1969; Sinan Plak, Turkey)
• Nergizim / Sebine (1969; Sinan Plak, Turkey)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova sings” (1973; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova sings” (1973; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova sings” (1975; Melody, USSR)
• “Zeynab Khanlarova sings” (1975; Melody, USSR)

• 1970 - "Rhythms of Absheron" (film concert) ^[20]
• 1970 - “Meeting at the Wedding” (film-concert)
• 1971 - "Concert Program" (film concert)
• 1979 - Eccentric (vocals)
• 1981 - The Singing Land ^[21]
• 1981 - "Chords of a Long Life" ^[21]
• 1982 - “Hello, Zeynab!” (Film concert)
• 1984 - The Demand (vocals)
• 1995 - “Haji Arif” ^[20]
• 2000 - Sheirin Khazrisi (untranslatable)
• 2000 - “The Hand of Aliyev”
• 2003 - “The Savior. The third film "
• 2007 - “Formula for victory”
• 2007 - “I'm not tired. Rovshan Bejat »

• Heydar Aliyev Order ( December 26, 2016 ) - for special merits in the development of Azerbaijani culture ^[22]
• Order of Independence ( December 26, 2006 ) - for great services to the development of the musical culture of Azerbaijan ^[23]
• Order of Friendship of Peoples ( December 26, 1986 ) - for services to the development of Soviet musical art ^[24]
• Order of the Badge of Honor ( July 2, 1971 )
• People's Artist of the USSR ( July 28, 1980 ) - for great achievements in the development of Soviet musical art ^[25]
• People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR ( 1975 ) - for great services to the development of Azerbaijani Soviet musical and performing arts
• Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR ( 1967 )
• People's Artist of the Armenian SSR ( March 15, 1978 ) - for services to the development of cultural relations between the Armenian and Azerbaijan SSRs and high performing skills ^[26]
• Honorary diploma of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan ( December 28, 2011 ) - for great merits in the promotion of Azerbaijani culture ^[27]
• State Prize of the Azerbaijan SSR ( 1987 ) - for concert programs
• The honorary prize "Golden Disc" of the All-Union company of records " Melody " ( February 18, 1986 ) - for the record of Azerbaijani songs and songs of the peoples of the East ^[6]

Books

• Khanlarova Zenјb Јәһјa gizy // Azәrbaјҹan Council of the Encyclopediaјs / Ch. B. Guliјev . - Bucky: Azәrbaјҹan Council of the Encyclopedi 1987asy, 1987. - T. X ҹild: Frost - Шүштәр. - S. 51. (azerb.)
• Khanlarova Zeynab Yahya kyzy // Musical Encyclopedia . - M. , 1982. - T. 6. - S. 960.
• Rahman-zade Fazil. A heart filled with song. - B .: Ishig, 1985 .-- 174 p.
• Bayramova Alla. Women in the musical life of Azerbaijan. - B. , 2004 .-- S. 72-73.
• Deputies of the Supreme Council of the Azerbaijan SSR. The eleventh convocation .. - Baku: Azerneshr, 1986.
• Kyazim-zade Aydin. Azerbaijani cinema - 1 (film catalog 1898-2002). - B. , 2003.
• Kyazim-zade Aydin. Our Azerbaijan film. 1923-2003 years .. - B. , 2004.

Articles

• Varzhapetyan V. Non-stop song // Spark : Journal. - 1977. - January 6 ( No. 10 ).
• Jafar Zadeh Aziza. The solar heart // Literary Azerbaijan. - 1978. - S. 66-68 .
• Hasan-zade Nariman. The star of our song // Communist. - B. , 1980 .-- July 30. - S. 4 .
• Information of the Central Election Committee on the election of deputies of the Azerbaijan SSR // Communist. - B. , 1990. - October 10. - S. 3 .

Documents

• Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR “On the awarding of Comrade Khanlarova Z. Ya. Order of Friendship of Peoples ”dated December 26, 1986 // Vedomosti of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR . 01/07/1987. - No. 1 (2387). - S. 15.
• Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR "On the awarding of the honorary title" People's Artist of the USSR "comrade Khanlarova Z. Ya. ”Of July 28, 1980 // Vedomosti of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR . - 08/06/1980. - No. 32 (2054). - S. 5.
• “On awarding Z. Khanlarova with the Order of Heydar Aliyev”: Azerbaijan Republic - Baku, 2016.
• “On awarding Z. Ya. Khanlarova with the Honorary Diploma of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan”: Republic of Azerbaijan - Baku, 2011.
• “On awarding Z. Ya. Khanlarova with the Order of Independence”: Republic of Azerbaijan - Baku, 2006.