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| Bukhara is famous for more than its architecture,
crafts and cultural traditions. It has a legacy of intriguing folklore, passed from one
generation to the next. Bukharans have kept alive the musical tradition of shashmakom –
indeed the city is regarded as the center of these ancient songs, and the accompanying
dances known as mavrigi. Family gatherings are not complete without performing these
dances and songs. The folk performans ensemble “Giyoh”, translated as “balsam”, was founded in 1979 by the famous singer and musician Nishon Atamuradov, to maintain and revivify the city’s musical traditions. The ensemble’s repertoire focused on national songs and dancer , which helps explain their lasting popularity. Their colourfull costumers and performances evoke pre-Soviet life ordinary Bukharans, both young and old. In 1985 and 1986 “Giyoh”won the vaunted Laureate of the all-Union festival of national culture, competing against troupes from all over the USSR. In 1988 they won the Lenin Komsomol prize of the Bukhara region, for their contributions to educating young people in their traditions. In 1989 they took out the same prize, this time for all of Uzbekistan. The following year they were granted the title “National” in reward for their consistent artistic achievements. In Almaty ,Kazakhstan, in 1992 “Giyoh” were named Laureates of the prestigious “Asia Dausi “ ( Voice of Asia) international festival. The coming of Uzbekistan’s independence gave “Giyoh” the opportunity to record their music abroad, which they did in Paris in 1995 and in New York in 1996. They have also branched out into film work, contributing to “Magic Apple”, a Kazakhstan movie, as well as “Face of the Prophet” and “Meeting”, both Uzbekistan production. In 1992 “Giyoh” were the stars of their own musical “Gift from Bukhara”. The group maintain a close relationship with the oasis city from which their music sprang, and generously give their time in charity performances at homes for the elderly and the disabled, and at orphanages. “Giyon” see it as an honour and a duty to perform the music and dancer of their unique city not only to their community but to the wider world. At present “GIYON” consist of real experts of folk music Nishon Atamuradov, Zarif Achilov, Djamol Avliyakulov,Akhad Tursunov, Komil Avezov, Ubaydullo Karimov-they all are talented singers and musicians, united by love of folklore |