Lead vocalist and Vagif’s wife, recognized as the first woman to sing professionally in the jazz-mugham style.
While recorded in the 1970s, it has seen modern digital re-releases, including on the 2022 album Sevil under the mikpro label . The Ensemble: "Sevil" (1971–1977)
Formed by Vagif Mustafazadeh after his return from Georgia in 1971, was Azerbaijan's first all-female vocal jazz group. Key Members: Ay Qelbi Kovrek Sevil Ansambl
The track is a fusion of lyrical Azerbaijani folk melodies with jazz-funk and soul elements, characteristic of the ensemble's avant-garde sound in the 1970s.
The group’s name was inspired by Jafar Jabbarly’s play Sevil , symbolizing the liberation and modernity of the Azerbaijani woman. Their repertoire famously synthesized traditional Azerbaijani mugham with American jazz, soul, and psychedelic rock. Lead vocalist and Vagif’s wife, recognized as the
You can find the ensemble's work and "Ay Qəlbi Kövrək" on major platforms: Apple Music - Ay Qəlbi Kövrək Spotify - Sevil Album YouTube - Official Audio Vagif Mustafa-Zadeh: Azerbaijan's Jazz Pioneer
They made their television debut on New Year's Eve in 1971 and performed internationally, including a prestigious concert in Warsaw in 1976. Where to Listen Key Members: The track is a fusion of
Sədaqət Dadaşova, Sevil Allahverdiyeva, Rəna Talıbova, Dilarə Cahangirova, and Rəna Hüseynova. Director: Vagif Mustafazadeh (Piano/Leader).
