Postage stamps honoring Uzeyir Hajibeyli, Rashid Behbudov issued

/By AzerNews/

By Sara Rajabova

Postage stamps dedicated to great Azerbaijani musicians have been issued in the United States.

Commemorative stamps dedicated to the 130th birthday anniversary of Azerbaijan’s renowned composer Uzeyir Hajibeyli and 100th anniversary of the prominent Azerbaijani singer Rashid Behbudov were issued in the U.S.

The issuance of postage stamps has been made possible with support of Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Los Angeles.

The USPS-approved postage stamps, which are usable and valid on the territory of the entire U.S., contain the following texts: “Uzeyir Hajibeyli (1885-1948): Founder of Azerbaijani Classical Music, 130 Years” and “Rashid Behbudov (1915-1989): Legendary Azerbaijani Singer, 100 Years”, the Consulate General reported.

The commemorative stamp dedicated to Uzeyir Hajibeyli also reflects some musical notes from the genius composer’s famous “Koroghlu” opera.

This is part of a series of events undertaken by Azerbaijan’s Consulate General in Los Angeles to honor the tremendous legacy left by Uzeyir Hajibeyli and Rashid Behdbudov.

Namely, the world-famous musical comedy film “Cloth Peddler” (Arshin Mal Alan) from 1945, based on Hajibeyli’s operetta and featuring Behbudov, will premiere in Hollywood on September 19.

Moreover, Santa Monica, which is one of the most distinguished cities of California, has proclaimed September 18 to be celebrated as the “Uzeyir Hajibeyli Memorial Day” in the city.

Uzeyir Hajibeyli is a great Azerbaijani composer, conductor, scientist, publicist, playwright, teacher, translator, and social figure. He is recognized as the father of Azerbaijani classical music and opera. Hajibayli is the author of the national anthem of Azerbaijan Republic.