The Baku International Jazz Festival: A Celebration of Global Sound

By Ziya Mammadov | Published on 10 March 2024 | 2210 Views

Since its inception, the Baku International Jazz Festival has become an essential event in Azerbaijan’s cultural calendar. This annual festival attracts jazz artists and music lovers from around the world, showcasing the best of global jazz while celebrating Azerbaijan’s own musical traditions. The festival emphasizes Azerbaijan’s connection to jazz music, which has deep roots in the country, with its fusion of Western jazz and Azerbaijani folk influences. The Baku Jazz Festival is a testament to the city’s cosmopolitan nature and its embrace of diverse cultural expressions.