Alim Qasimov

Alim Qasimov (born 1957) is an Azerbaijani musician.  He is one of the foremost mugam singers in Azerbaijan. He was awarded the International Music Council-UNESCO Music Prize in 1999.  It is one of the highest international honors for music. His music is characterised by his vocal improvisation.  It is a move away from the traditional style of mugham. Qasimov has recorded nine albums, three of which are mugham albums with his daughter, Ferghana Qasimova.

 Influence and legacy 
In 21 November 2009, he was included in a 500 most influential Muslims of world book.Опубликован список 500 самых авторитетных мусульман   The Icelandic singer Björk complimented Qasimov, by naming him as her "favourite singer alive today". In 2010, Alim Qasimov was nominated for the United States National Public Radio's "50 great voices in recorded history" award.

Discography
200px|thumb|Alim Gasimov on the semi-final allocation draw ceremony of Eurovision Song Contest 2012

Albums
Classical Mugham (3 January 1996)
The Art of Mugham: Azerbaidjan (Live) (1 December 1997)
The Mugham of Azerbaidjan (1 October 1999)
Love's Deep Ocean (11 October 1999) with Ferghana Qasimova
The Legendary Art of Mugham (15 October 1997) with Alim Qasimov Ensemble
Central Asian Series, Vol. 6: Spiritual Music of Azerbaijan (25 September 2007) with Ferghana Qasimova
"Intimate dialogue" - Live at Morgenland Festival Osnabrück 2009 with Ferghana Qasimova

Singles
 Year Title Chart positions Album SPA FRA GER BEL UK ITA2010 "I’m your Goddess" (David Vendetta feat. Tara McDonald and Alim Qasimov)Alim Qasımov David Vendetta ilə mahnı yazdırıb    —  —  —  —  —  — TBA

References

Category:1957 births
Category:Living people
Category:Azerbaijani musicians
Category:Singers
Category:20th-century Azerbaijani people
Category:21st-century Azerbaijani people