Biography
Who is Sevara Nazarkhan?
Early life and education
Sevara Nazarkhan was born in Asaka, Uzbekistan. She studied at the State Conservatory of Uzbekistan to develop her musical skills. This training helped her build a career as a singer, songwriter, and dutar player.
She is an Uzbek musician who blends traditional folk sounds with contemporary music styles. Her background includes training in various genres such as pop, reggae, and folk rock.
Music career and international success
Sevara began her solo musical path in 2000. In 2003, she released the album Yoʻl boʻlsin through the UK label Real World Records. This project was produced by Hector Zazou and led to extensive tours across Asia and Europe.
During her 2004 tour, she served as the support act for Peter Gabriel on his Growing Up Tour. That same year, she won the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award as the Best Asian Artist. She also recorded the limited edition folk song collection Goʻzal dema in 2004.
In 2007, she released the album Sen on Real World Records. Sevara composed most of the tracks on this record and worked with producers Bruno Ellingham and Victor Sologoub. Her song А Он Не Пришёл became a major hit in CIS countries in 2009.
Later work and achievements
Sevara released Tortadur, a collection of classical Uzbek songs, in the United States on 11 October 2011. This album was published through her own label, Sevaramusic, and featured live recordings with traditional instrumentalists. Unlike many modern albums, this work contained no electronic treatment.
In 2012, she appeared on the Russian version of the television show The Voice. Her discography includes many recent releases such as Otajonimsiz in 2023 and Gul Ochilsa in 2024. She also has a scheduled live release titled Ruh for 2026.
Sevara Nazarkhan has received several high honors for her contributions to music. These include the Mehnat shuhrati order and the Order of Friendship, which was awarded by the Russian President in 2024. She is also recognized as a People's artist of Uzbekistan.
Birthday and age
Sevara Nazarkhan was born on December 23, 1976, which makes Sevara 49 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Sevara shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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