Yalla (band)

Yalla
Yalla on a 2021 stamp of Uzbekistan
Yalla on a 2021 stamp of Uzbekistan
Background information
OriginUzbekistan
Genres
Years active1973–present
Members

Yalla (Uzbek: Ялла, Yalla) is a folk rock band from Uzbekistan.[1] They appeared in 1970 and in the 1970s–1980s and were popular across the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries. The most prominent song of Yalla was "Учкуду́к, три коло́дца" (trans. Uchkuduk, tri kalodtsa; Russian for "Uchkuduk, three water wells"), released in 1981, and one of the most popular hits in the USSR in 1980s.

The band is led by Farrukh Zokirov and directed by Igor Khalikov, with additional members including Abbos Aliyev, Javlon Tokhtayev and Timur Khalikov.[2][3] The members of Yalla are graduates of the Ostrovsky Theatrical Art Institute and the Ashrafi State Conservatory in Tashkent.

History

The band initially formed in 1973,[3] with Farrukh Zokirov taking on the role of artistic director in 1976.[4] Following this, Yalla appeared on Soviet national television as well as performing in Moscow and elsewhere in the Soviet Union, and on concert tours in Europe, Africa, Asia and Latin America, including featured appearances at the "Voice of Asia" festival.[citation needed]

In 2019, the group performed at the opening ceremony of the Humo Arena in Tashkent.[5] In 2023, an event was held to commemmorate the 50th anniversary of the band's formation.[3]

Musicians

Below is a list of current former musicians of Yalla.[6]

  • Сергей Аванесов (гитара, вокал, 1977–79),
  • Аббос Алиев (гитара, клавишные, вокал, бузуки, 1979-?),
  • Рушан Багиров (1970–77),
  • Наргиз Байханова (вокал, 1974–83),
  • Борис Гершкович (гитара, 1983)
  • Баходыр Джураев (бас-гитара, вокал, 1977–79),
  • Батыр Закиров (вокал, 1970–77),
  • Фаррух Закиров (вокал, 1972-руководитель),
  • Шамиль Закиров (клавишные, вокал, 1977–79),
  • Рустам Ильясов (бас-гитара, вокал, 1979–94),
  • Зиёд Ишанходжаев (гитара, вокал),
  • Сарвар Казиев (клавишные, вокал, 1979-?),
  • Лариса Кандалова (вокал, 1970–1976),
  • Шахбаз Низамутдинов (1970–77),
  • Наталья Нурмухамедова (вокал, 1974-?),
  • Герман Рожков (1970–77),
  • Джавлон Тохтаев (гитара, вокал, 1979-?),
  • Алишер Туляганов (перкуссия, вокал, 1979–2018),
  • Юлдуз Усманова (вокал, 1991),
  • Алиаскар Фатхуллин (1970–77),
  • Дмитрий Цирин (ударные, вокал, 1977–79),
  • Евгений Ширяев (орган, вокал, 1970–79).

References

  1. ^ Strauss, Neil (18 October 2000). "THE POP LIFE; Uzbekistan Dreams Made of Music". New York Times. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Uzbek Singers Are Told: No Tattoos, No Earrings, And No Singing In Bedrooms In Videos". RadioFreeEurope. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b c "The legendary ensemble "Yalla" is 50 years old!". Uzbekistan National News Agency. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  4. ^ Sengupta, Chiranjib (8 July 2021). "Dubai resident seeks to connect Tagore's last novel and Russian chartbuster through a film". Gulf News. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  5. ^ Gill, John (18 March 2019). "Spectacular Humo Arena Officially Opened in Tashkent, Uzbekistan". PR Newswire. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
  6. ^ ВИА "Ялла"