On May 13, the 9th “Mugham” Television Competition will be launched with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation.The members of the jury of the competition include People's Artists Arif Babayev, Malakkhanim Ayyubova, Mansum Ibrahimov, Nazakat Teymurova, Sakina Ismayilova, Sardar Farajov, Vamig Mammadaliyev, Honored Worker of Culture Ilgar Fahmi.

“EDnews” reports that teenagers and young people aged 8 to 30 are participating in the competition organized by the Ministry of Culture and Azerbaijan Television.

Two age groups will compete in the competition: teenagers aged 8-16 and young people aged 16-30. 30 performers selected on the basis of auditions held in Baku and the regions for about 3 months will participate in the competition.On the 2nd and 4th days of the week, the competition for teenagers and then for young people will take place live on Azerbaijan Television and “Madaniyyet” TV, and the winners will be determined in each category.

The competition participants will present ghazals by classical and modern Azerbaijani poets in mugham sections, as well as perform folk songs, tasnifs and drum-mughams.At the end of August, the final concert of the IX “Mugham” Television Competition and the awarding of the winners are planned.It should be noted that the “Mugham” Television Competition has been held since 2005 with the support of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the competition.

Madina Mammadova\\EDnews