Brooklyn-based musician Beylar Eyubov has been pushing for Azerbaijani’s rich culture to receive worldwide attention for many years. A native from the region, Eyubov made the move out West in the late 1990’s in order to introduce U.S. audiences to the stylings of Azerbaijani folk & jazz music. Over the last decade or so, his goal has been quite successful. People around the world have been learning about what his homeland has to offer, especially in the areas of art, music and history. Individuals such as Eyubov believe that it is a “great way to enhance peoples’ knowledge and appreciation of the oft-overlooked region and its culture.”
Discussing the recent Azerbaijani Camp, Eyubov expressed his excitement that France showed an interest in the culture of Azerbaijan. “Place Saint-Sulpice hosted the opening ceremony of the Azerbaijani Camp!” said Eyubov. “The Camp really offers a setting in which people from all over the world can gain a deeper appreciation for the country’s culture,” he added.
The Azerbaijani Camp was an event in which exhibitions were set up, teaching guests about Azerbaijan’s folk arts, music, history and more – a cause of supreme interest to Brooklyn musician, Beylar Eyubov.
Of course, there is so much more than culture at stake with such events. “I fundamentally believe – and have seen over the years – that when you bring people together, often from different backgrounds and opposite sides of the world, the path will be paved for the creation and maintenance of powerful bonds and multicultural friendships that can last a lifetime,” Beylar Eyubov said.
When asked about his day-to-day happenings, Beylar says he likes to keep his focus on bringing the lessons and notes of his native music to the boroughs of New York City and Brooklyn, where he teaches and performs regularly.