The traditional Baku International Jazz Festival will be held in Baku October 16-25 under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and the Culture Fund of Azerbaijan. The festival will be held in the Palace named after Heydar Aliyev, the State Philharmonic, Mugam Centre and Jazz Center. Famous musicians performing include Mike Stern (USA), Gonzalo Rubalcaba (Cuba-USA), Glenn Miller Jazz Orchestra (conducted by Ville Salda), Carmen Souza (Portugal), Alexander Mashin (Russia), H30 (Switzerland), Luciano Biondini (Italy), Grzegorz Karnas (Poland), a trio of "Breeze of Saucasus" (Georgia), Kool and the Gang (USA), Esra Dalfidan (Netherlands), Vyacheslav Gryaznov (Russia), Salman Gambarov, Rayin Sultanov, Isfar Sarabski, Emil Afrasiyab , Natig Shirinov, Tofig Jabbarov, Afghan Rasul, Elchin Shirinov, and more. Tickets are available in central offices in Baku. -21D-
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While the electronic music scene in Azerbaijan has been growing in recent years, the number of female DJs remains limited. Women who want to establish themselves in the industry not only need technical skills but also have to fight against societal expectations and gender imbalances in the music business.
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With sustainability initiatives gaining momentum worldwide, the European Union's "Green Future 2025" competition has emerged as a platform for young innovators in Azerbaijan to present business-driven solutions to environmental challenges. The fourth edition of the competition, held in Baku, showcased the creativity and commitment of Azerbaijani youth to green innovation, reinforcing the EU’s broader "For Our Planet" campaign.
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In a celebration of artistic exchange and cultural diplomacy, the Ambassador Cultural Club in Baku hosted the third phase of the “Hungary Through the Eyes of Azerbaijani Artists” project, featuring a curated exhibition of paintings inspired by Hungarian traditions and heritage. The initiative, organized by the Hungarian Embassy in Azerbaijan and the independent arts platform «Arts Council Azerbaijan», marks a deepening of artistic and cultural ties between the two nations.
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Ahmet Güneştekin answered questions from Turan Information Agency a few days after the opening of his solo exhibition, Lost Alphabet, held in the 8,000-square-meter indoor halls of the Feshane Cultural Center, managed by the Istanbul Municipality. The exhibition, inaugurated by Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, will remain open until July 20.
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