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Abdujalil KhashimovTajik singer, dramatic tenor, composer
Date of Birth: 01.01.1944
Country:  Tajikistan |
Content:
- Abdujalil Hashimov: A Renowned Tajik Tenor and Composer
- Joining the "Shashmaqom" Ensemble
- Mastering Shashmaqom
- Solo Career and Compositions
- Recognition and Accolades
- - Honored Artist of the Tajik SSR (1974)
Abdujalil Hashimov: A Renowned Tajik Tenor and Composer
Early Life and Musical RootsAbdujalil Hashimov was born on January 1, 1944, in the village of Kastakoz (now Khistevarz) in Tajikistan. His early musical education came from his father and elder brother. Hashimov exhibited exceptional talent, winning various youth competitions and becoming renowned as one of the finest performers of Shashmaqom in Leninabad Region.
Joining the "Shashmaqom" Ensemble
In 1983, Hashimov's talent caught the attention of Vahid Sharifov, the Chairman of the State Committee for Television and Radio Broadcasting of the Tajik SSR. He invited Hashimov to join the prestigious "Shashmaqom" ensemble in Dushanbe. Hashimov, with his parents' blessing, relocated to the capital.
Mastering Shashmaqom
Under the tutelage of legendary Shashmaqom masters Fazliddin Shakhobov, Bobokul Fayzullaev, and Shokhnazar Sakhibov, Hashimov delved deeply into the art of Shashmaqom. He became a proficient instrumentalist, playing the tanbur, tor, and rubab.
Solo Career and Compositions
Alongside his work with the "Shashmaqom" ensemble, Hashimov embarked on a solo career. He composed and performed over 200 songs, accompanying himself on the tor and other traditional instruments.
Recognition and Accolades
Hashimov's talent earned him numerous accolades throughout his career:
- Honored Artist of the Tajik SSR (1974)
- Excellent Worker of Gosteleradio USSR (1990)- People's Artist of Tajikistan (1994)
- Order of Veteran of Labor (1998)
- Distinguished Cultural Worker of the Republic of Tajikistan (2005)
Later Years
Hashimov served as a professor at the Tajik State Conservatory from 2005 and was a highly respected figure in the Tajik music scene. He passed away on December 10, 2020, leaving behind a rich legacy of musical excellence.
