A life from Dogubeyazit to Kyrgyzstan and from there to Jazz and Blues

Tara Mamedova has a deep and fascinating history, shaped by her family’s forced migration to Kyrgyzstan from the Dogubeyazit district of Ağrı 100 years ago. The Kurdish musician transformed his music into a universal language through geographical and cultural changes.

A story that began with migration

Historically, Mamedova’s family had to migrate to Kyrgyzstan during the Soviet Union. With the collapse of the Soviet Union, new waves of migration carried her family first to Europe and then back to Central Asia. This journey had a profound impact on Mamedova’s personal and artistic identity.

Musical journey: A journey to her roots with Blues and Jazz

Tara Mamedova combines her immigration story with blues and jazz music. Blending her musical background, which she reinforced with her education, with her experiences, Mamedova creates a unique style. Traces of the past, the emotion of migration routes and the voice of strong women can be felt in each of her songs.

Inspiration Her mother

The artist emphasizes that the biggest inspiration in her life was her mother:

“My mother was a very strong woman. Her voice is my voice, her strength is my strength. If I can stand against difficulties today, it is because of her.”

These words show how important women’s solidarity and resilience are in her music.

Blending genres such as Kurdish music, blues and jazz, the artist presents a sound that is both local and universal. Each performance turns into a story that brings the past and the present together.