Ashig Alasgar

Ashig Alasgar was a Russian and Soviet poet, ashik and troubadour (1821–1926). He was born at Azat.

Also recorded as Alasgar Almammad oglu; Aschug Alasgar; Ashug Alesker.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Ələsgər Alməmməd oğlu.

Born at Azat in 1821, died at Azat in 1926.

Identity and origins

Ashig Alasgar was recorded at birth as Ələsgər Alməmməd oğlu. The authorities additionally record the headings Alasgar Almammad oglu, Aschug Alasgar and Ashug Alesker. His recorded language was Azerbaijani.

He was the child of Shayr Almammad. 3 children are recorded: Shayr Bashir, Shayr Abdulazim and Ashiq Talib. Other recorded relations include Ismixan Didargin.

Formation and teaching

As a teacher, Ashig Alasgar is recorded in connection with Ashiq Najaf. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style.

Literature

3 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

The role of the Ashiq Alasgar in the formation of the Borchali ashig environment, Studies on Oral Folk Literature of Azerbaijan, 2025. Artistic analysis of Ashig Alasgar’s goshma “Köynəyinə” (“To your Shirt”), Philology and Art Studies, 2025. Ethnolinguistic Expression of Female Beauty in the Work of Ashiq Alasgar, Filologiya məsələləri Journal of Philological Issues, 2025.

In detail

Ashiq Najaf is recorded as having studied under Ashig Alasgar. the recorded working language is Azerbaijani.

The field of work recorded is traditional folk music and traditional folk song. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are ashik and folklore.

Chronology

  1. 1821Ashig Alasgar born at Azat.
  2. 1926Ashig Alasgar died at Azat.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Ashig Alasgar”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q2636522: Ashig Alasgar

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