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Ashiq; Azeri cultural heritage / Photo
Ashiqs, folklore singers and musicians of Azeri music, are the heir of Azeri oral literature and history who narrate their stories while playing Gopuz, an ancient fretless string instrument. /MNA The art of Ashiqs combines poetry, storytelling, dance and vocal and instrumental music into a traditional performance art that stands as a symbol of Azeri…