Malakkhanim Eyubova (Azerbaijani: Mələkxanım Eyubova; born November 5, 1962, Shamakhi) is an Azerbaijani khananda (folk singer).

Malakkhanim Eyubova
Born (1962-11-05) November 5, 1962 (age 61)
Shamakhi, Azerbaijan SSR
GenresMugham, Azerbaijani folk music
Occupationsinger
InstrumentVoice
Years active1979–present

Life

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After finishing No.155 Secondary School in Baku, she joined music school to play the accordion. However, she was selected as a soloist in the choir under the leadership of Afsar Javanshirov.

In 1979–1984, she graduated from the faculty of ‘Actor of Musical Comedy’ at the M.A.Aliyev Azerbaijan State Arts University.

She also performed in many countries of the world, including USA, Germany, Australia, France, Romania, Belgium, Russia and others. In 1995, she played the title role of Leyli in Uzeyir Hajibeyov's opera Leyli and Majnun on the stage of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre.[1]

She also recorded her albums in Germany, France, and Turkey. Malakkhanim Eyubova was also awarded the title of Honored Artists and People's Artist of Azerbaijan.

References

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  1. ^ Mugham Performers Archived 2009-04-06 at the Wayback Machine Mugham.az