Sədaqət Dadaşova, Sevil Allahverdiyeva, Rəna Talıbova, Dilarə Cahangirova, and Rəna Hüseynova. Director: Vagif Mustafazadeh (Piano/Leader).
Formed by Vagif Mustafazadeh after his return from Georgia in 1971, was Azerbaijan's first all-female vocal jazz group. Key Members:
is a celebrated composition performed by the Sevil Vocal-Instrumental Ensemble , an iconic Azerbaijani group founded and led by the "father of jazz-mugham," Vagif Mustafazadeh . The Song: "Ay Qəlbi Kövrək" Composer: Ramiz Mirişli. Lyricist: Fikrət Qoca. Ay Qelbi Kovrek Sevil Ansambl
They made their television debut on New Year's Eve in 1971 and performed internationally, including a prestigious concert in Warsaw in 1976. Where to Listen
Lead vocalist and Vagif’s wife, recognized as the first woman to sing professionally in the jazz-mugham style. Key Members: is a celebrated composition performed by
While recorded in the 1970s, it has seen modern digital re-releases, including on the 2022 album Sevil under the mikpro label . The Ensemble: "Sevil" (1971–1977)
The group’s name was inspired by Jafar Jabbarly’s play Sevil , symbolizing the liberation and modernity of the Azerbaijani woman. Their repertoire famously synthesized traditional Azerbaijani mugham with American jazz, soul, and psychedelic rock. They made their television debut on New Year's
The track is a fusion of lyrical Azerbaijani folk melodies with jazz-funk and soul elements, characteristic of the ensemble's avant-garde sound in the 1970s.