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`Surkhon', an Uzbek folk art group from the valley of Surkhondarya, was in the city recently.
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`SURKHON', AN Uzbek folk art group, presented its rich repertoire of song and dance, at the Tagore theatre here recently. Eight artistes from the valley of Surkhondarya were featured.
The first piece, which set the tone for the cultural programme was `Oybulok', a song and dance about Nature, mountains, the people of Uzbekistan and love. This dance was performed by two women artistes, dressed in traditional costumes complete with colourful embroidery and headdress.
Makhmud Nomozov, the lead singer, rendered the songs. The second piece of the evening was titled `Bedane Chermak'. This is a traditional song and dance form of Uzbekistan. `Delar', a classical song and dance of Uzbek, came next.
`Boybola', a dance, was performed by Ukhtom Hakim and Gafur Norboy. The `Boybola' is performed by men alone. The next part of the programme was devoted to music. Nomozov rendered `Bakshyona', a song that is about a thousand years old. The song describes Uzbekistan and their culture. Uzbek singing is throaty and nasal and their untamed music takes you on a journey through the `Silk Road'.
Two dances came next. Artiste Shoira Qurban sashayed across the brightly lit stage while Nomozov sang `Gulpare'. It was a romantic piece describing the name of a girl. Shoira's dance reflected the nomadic life and the hand gestures were rhythmic and slow, gaining tempo in between. Alfiya Mohammadziym presented an evocative piece as Nomozov sang `Guldona'. Dressed in a bright red costume with intricate gold embroidery, the danseuse pirouetted gracefully. Her face reflected myriad emotions such as longing, happiness and shyness. The song describes the beauty of Guldona -- "There is no other flower like the rose and you, O' beautiful maiden, resemble the sweet smelling rose. O Guldona, your beauty is beyond compare."
The last song, sung by Nomozov, expressed the sentiment of longing for one's beloved. It had a folksy tune with a mix of pop. The soulful music of the ancient Uzbek instruments such as the Changovuz, Sibizga, Sopol nay, Gajir nay, Dumbira, Doyra and the reedy lutes complemented the visual splendour of the dances.
S.S.
Photo: S. Mahinsha
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