The tiny nation of Azerbaijan doesn’t often figure into class discussions or current events, and most Brandeis students probably couldn’t find it on a map. But thanks to a residency this week by world-renowned musicians Alim and Fargana Qasimov, the rich traditions of this far-off country will be brought into focus this week as students from many different disciplines come together for a unique cultural encounter.
The Qasimovs are talented singers whose lyrics carry spiritual elements often influenced by the mystical poetry of Sufi Islam.
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