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About the singer: This young gifted Uzbek singer and composer Jahongir Rizo is considered as the icon of live singing among the fans of Uzbek folk music and dance. He is the author of several long-lived folk and modern songs which could demonstrate his nature gifted talent of live singing in large audiences. In these two "Mavrigi" and "Aravachi" songs he displays the beauty of Uzbek folk songs and dance.
1. About "Mavrigi": the art of Mavrigi came into being as a music genre in Bukhara in the 19-20th century, and has since been popular to this day testifying to Uzbekistan's diverse culture. The word "mavrigi" derives from the word "mavri", a term used in relation to the Iranians moved to Bukhara at different periods from parts of Horasan, primarily from Merv (an area near present-day Mara, Turkmenistan.) The Iranian's music art spread quickly among Bukhara's inhabitants, changing under the influence of local cultures. As a result, a new music style emerged uniting Bukhara's music folklore. Mavrigi is a cycle of people's songs which developed in an intensive fashion in Bukhara in the 19th and early 20th century. It was mainly accompanied by the music instrument doira in a certain rhythm, as well as songs and dances, and was often performed on festive occasions such as weddings. It consists of three parts: Shakhd (intro), Taraqqiyot (development), and Pirovard (conclusion). All the parts are connected representing a whole chain. Nowadays Mavrigi is performed using the mixture of modern jazz and traditional folk music instruments by Jahongir Rizo.
2. About "Aravachi": the "Aravachi" connects the ancient tradition of wedding cart with the modern life of Uzbek people. In Uzbek language "Arava" means cart and with suffix "chi" Aravachi means "Cart driver". In the past, Aravachi was significant part of wedding to demonstrate the marrying couple to the public.