Bayatis in the creation of Ashug Aghalar

Abstract

The article analyzes the creativity of the well-known ashug Aghalar in the tradition of Azerbaijani
ashug music and the features of their bayatis. Ashug Aghalar, as part of folklore and ashug art, reflected the
deep feelings, life experiences and spiritual values of the people in his bayatis. Bayatis are traditionally a type of poetry that expresses thoughts on love, life's difficulties, nature and social issues in a simple and concise manner. In the bayatis of Ashug Aghalar, in many cases, themes originating from his environment and era, the poet's personal thoughts and the way of thinking of the people in general come to the fore. The article analyzes the deep philosophical meanings, symbolic content, lyricism and original language of the Aghalar's bayatis. Also, one of the features that distinguishes the bayatis of ashug Aghalar from the creativity of other ashugs is its attention to social and cultural issues and exploration of the spiritual world of man.
Overall, the article evaluates the work of Ashug Aghalar in a broader context and determines the place of his bayatis in ashug art. Bayatis are considered one of the most perfect examples of Aghalar's art and ashug poetry in general.

Keywords: bayati, oral folk literature, ashug, Aghalar Mikayilov, quatrain, poetry