Bolalar
| Bolalar | |
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 Bolalar performing in the Millennium Theater in NYC | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Genres | Rock, pop |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels |
Tarona Records Kelajak Records |
| Members |
Tohir Sodiqov Timur Gʻaynutdinov Anvar Salohutdinov Tofik Morduxayev Vagif Zokirov |
| Past members |
Bahodir Poʻlatov Husan Sodiqov Javohir Zokirov Nargiza Zokirova Ruslan Sharipov Toir Odilov |
Bolalar are an Uzbek pop-rock band formed in 1989 by Tohir Sodiqov, Bahodir Poʻlatov, Javohir Zokirov, and Ravshan Sobirov. The band currently consists of members Tohir Sodiqov (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Timur Gʻaynutdinov (lead guitar), Anvar Salohutdinov (bass guitar), Tofik Morduxayev (drums), and Vagif Zokirov (keyboard, composing, arrangement). The name of the band, "Bolalar," means "children" or "boys" in Uzbek. It also means "guys" in Uzbek slang.
Bolalar have received several awards and nominations throughout their career. In 2001, the band won a Tarona, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Song. Bolalar also received the Tarona Award for Best Band in 2001 and 2002. Tohir Sodiqov, the long-time lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and composer of Bolalar, is a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan.
Bolalar and the Russian band Laskoviy Mai, who were an early influence on Bolalar, have often been called "the legends of the 1990s."[1] Bolalar are among the few Central Asian bands to have given concerts in the United States and to have released albums on iTunes.
History
Tohir Sodiqov and his friends Bahodir Poʻlatov, Javohir Zokirov, and Ruslan Sharipov, who all went to Secondary School No. 41 in Tashkent, founded the band in 1989. They gained popularity in Uzbekistan after their first hit, "Bolalar", in 1989.[2] Bolalar originally consisted of Bahodir Poʻlatov, Husan Sodiqov (Tohir Sodiqov's brother), Javohir Zokirov, Nargiza Zokirova, Ruslan Sharipov, Tofik Marduxayev, Toir Odilov, and Tohir Sodiqov.
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"Bolalar"
 Sample of the 1998 remix of "Bolalar." The song became an immediate hit in Uzbekistan upon its release in 1989. |
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Bolalar performed to a large audience for the first time in February 1990. In January 1990, they recorded their first album, Esingdami seni? (Do You Remember?). The group's artistic director and composer was originally Ruslan Sharipov. Over the years, most of the original members left the band. The remaining band members occasionally perform together. Tohir Sodiqov has launched a successful solo career. He usually writes both the music and lyrics to his songs.[2]
Discography
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"Boʻldi xato"
Sample of "Boʻldi xato." "Boʻldi xato" is one of the most famous Bolalar songs. |
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Bolalar released their first album, Esingdami seni? (Do You Remember?), in January 1990. On January 22, 2007, the band released their album The Very Best of the Fontana Years on iTunes.[3]
To date, Tohir Sodiqov and Bolalar have released over 280 songs, 28 albums, and a dozen music videos.[4] Sodiqov has launched a successful solo career. Still, the band members occasionally perform together.
Musical style and influences
Bolalar's musical style has generally been characterized as pop rock. However, they have experimented with different musical styles throughout their career.
The band members were influenced by the Uzbek rock and roll singer Davron Gʻoipov and the then-popular Russian band Laskoviy Mai. Tohir Sodiqov and Yuri Shatunov, the lead singer of Laskoviy Mai, performed together in Tashkent in 2009.
Awards and accolades
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"Unutganim yoʻq"
Sample of "Unutganim yoʻq." Expressive guitar accompaniments are a distinguishing feature of Bolalar songs. |
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Bolalar have received several awards and nominations throughout their career. In 2001, the band won a Tarona, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Song.[5] Bolalar also received the Tarona Award for Best Band in 2001 and 2002.[6]
Tohir Sodiqov, the long-time lead singer of Bolalar, is a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan.[7] Bolalar are among the few Central Asian bands to have given concerts in the United States and to have released albums on iTunes.[3][8][9]
References
- ↑ Turdaliyeva, Muhayyo. "Takhir Sadikov and Yuri Shatunov: About the songs of the '90s". Ziyo Net (in Russian). Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- 1 2 "Bolalar are still popular". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Uzbek Service (in Uzbek). Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- 1 2 "The Very Best of the Fontana Years by Bolalar". iTunes. 22 January 2007. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ↑ "The legens of the 1990s". Afisha (in Russian). 13 February 2009. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ↑ "About the band". The official website of Bolalar (in Russian). Retrieved 20 February 2012.
- ↑ Yakovlev, Petr (14 May 2004). "Class of 2004". Novosti Uzbekistana (in Russian). Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ↑ "BBC's guest: The most special celebrity Tohir Sodiqov". BBC's Uzbek Service (in Uzbek). Retrieved 29 November 2011.
- ↑ "Bolalar's concert in New York". Uzbek TV New York. Retrieved 30 November 2011.
- ↑ Zokirov, Dilshod. "A special report on 20th anniversary of Bolalar". Shov-Shuv (in Uzbek). Retrieved 30 November 2011.
External links
- Official website (Russian)