Sabina Ilyasova

Sabina Ilyasova is an Azerbaijani singer recognized for her contributions to folk and popular music in Azerbaijan. Her performed songs are recorded in the AzTV Golden Fund.

Biography

Born in Siyazan in 1959, she has received notable acclaim, including the title of Honored Artist of the Republic of Azerbaijan.^[1] In 1979–1984, she graduated from the "Mugham" class of the Asaf Zeynally Music College. She received mugham lessons from the honored teacher, master singer Nariman Aliyev.

From 1982 to 1989, she worked at the Azerbaijan State Song Theatre at the invitation of the world-famous singer and outstanding artist Rashid Behbudov.^[2]

In 1979, she was awarded a first-degree diploma as the winner of the republican competition “Sing Tar” (Oxu Tar).
In 1983, she was awarded a "First Degree" diploma as the winner of the republican competition "Mugham" organized in Khankendi.
In 1999, she was awarded the title of laureate of the "Mahsati Ganjavi" award for her achievements in art.
In 2012, according to Article 109, paragraph 23 of the Constitution of the Republic of Azerbaijan, she was awarded the honorary title of “Honored Artist” for her services to the development of Azerbaijani culture.^[1]

^ ^a ^b "Azərbaycan Respublikasının fəxri adları". president.az. 2012. Archived from the original on 2021-09-22. Retrieved 2021-06-18.
^ "Səbinə İlyasova: Rəşid Behbudovun xatirələri". olke.az. Archived from the original on 2021-09-29. Retrieved 2021-06-18.