"Famous teachers of Karabagh" - Bulbul

The next historical figure of the "Famous Teachers of Karabagh" project of the Ministry of Education is Bulbul. Murtuza Mashadi Rza oglu Mammadov was born in 1897 in Shusha. The founder of Azerbaijan's professional vocal art, professor, public figure Bulbul has passed a great and intense creative path.

Bulbul, who left an indelible mark on the history of Azerbaijan's music culture with his multifaceted activities, taught at the Azerbaijan State Conservatory (now the Baku Music Academy named after U.Hajibeyov) since 1931, and since 1940 has been a professor at the same educational institution. He created a new vocal school, combining the most worthy methods of national singing with the Russian and European schools. This school has made a significant impact in the field of vocal art not only in Azerbaijan, but also in the former USSR, as well as in the Middle East. Bulbul's whole labor activity is the most obvious example of selfless service to his homeland, people and national music. He emphasized the importance of the native language and said: "A singer should sing in his/her own language in such a way, those who do not understand a singer’s native language could enjoy a song."

It should be noted that the "Famous Teachers of Karabagh" project provides information about famous people born in Karabagh and once engaged in pedagogical activities. The aim of the project is to commemorate the famous teachers originally from Karabagh in our present days, when we are happy with the news of the victory of the victorious Azerbaijani Army.