P rominent t ajik f igures of the

Ishoqova, Bahman

Tajik singer Bahman Berahovna Ishoqova, also known as Barno

Ishoqova, was born on May 12, 1927, in Tashkent.

Ishoqova's career began as a member of the havaskoron amateur

group; later on, she became a professional singer. From 1943 to 1945,

she was a soloist for Radio Uzbekistan. In 1950, she became a soloist

for various groups of singers, and in 1964, she joined the Tajik Radio

and Television's ensemble as a soloist. Here she performed popular lo-

cal, as well as classical, pieces. She is particularly gifted in the perform-

ance of classical music, especially the Shashmaqom. Her voice is soft,

exciting, pleasant, and rich. The "Nola" mode, in particular, serves as a

good example. Her repertoire includes the following modes: "Mughul-

chai Dugoh," "Nasri Ushshoq," "Navruzi Sabo," "Ushshoqi Samar-

qand," and "Talqini Bayot." She has also worked with the creations of

Tajik composers. In this respect, her contributions include "Intizori"

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