TRADITIONAL SINGING: ROOTS OF UZBEK MUSICAL CULTURE

Authors

  • Ma’rufjon Xalilov Teacher, Uzbek National Music Art Institute named after Yunus Rajabi Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords:

Traditional singing, Uzbek music culture, vocal performance, regional schools, maqom, master-apprentice tradition, poetic repertoire, female singers, intangible heritage, national identity.

Abstract

This scientific article explores the formation, historical evolution, and current state of traditional Uzbek vocal art. It examines major regional performance schools — Bukhara, Fergana-Tashkent, and Khorezm — analyzing their stylistic characteristics. The study also investigates the connection between vocal performance and maqom music, the role of the master-apprentice system, and the contribution of female singers. Traditional singing is presented as a core component of the national musical identity and intangible cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.

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Published

2025-06-13

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How to Cite

TRADITIONAL SINGING: ROOTS OF UZBEK MUSICAL CULTURE. (2025). Web of Teachers: Inderscience Research , 3(6), 100-101. https://webofjournals.com/index.php/1/article/view/4619