THE ROLE OF ASHIG ALASGAR IN THE FORMATION OF THE BORCHALI ASHIG ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

Ashig is a performer of the traditional folk musical instrument saz, a poet, a composer of music. He plays, composes lyrics, composes music, and also dances to ashig tunes. The genetic beginning of ashigs is based on the gam-shaman culture. Ashigs are also ozans. The poetry created by ashigs has also had a serious impact on written Azerbaijani literature. Despite the fact that there are many prominent representatives of ashig literature in Azerbaijan, the ashig school at the level of the literary school is associated with the name of Dede Alasgar. The concept of ashig school combines different features. In this sense, the article clarifies the concepts of ashig school and ashig environment in Azerbaijani folklore, and also analyzes the compositions of prominent representatives of the Borchali ashig environment and the innovations they brought to ashig music.

The article also focuses on the influence of Ashug Alasgar on the Borchali ashig environment, and examines examples of Borchali ashig poetry that have been influenced by Dede Alasgar.