Uzundara

Uzundara

Uzundara or Ouzoundara (Uzun dərə means long valley in Azerbaijani language) is an extremely attractive, elegant and lyrical dance performed by women. This dance is mostly popular in Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. The song originates in a valley between Agdam and Prishib (Prişib) village in Karabakh area by the name of "Uzun dara".

A few decades ago, Aram Khachaturian made the modern version of this song for the ballet Gayane. It was a huge success and it continues to be.


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