Sevara Nazarkhan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sevara Nazarkhan
Sevara Nazarkhan (2006)
Background information
Native name	Sevara Nazarxonova Anvarjonovna
Born	(1976-12-23) 23 December 1976 (age 48)
Origin	Asaka, Uzbek SSR, USSR
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Genres	Uzbek music
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter, musician
Labels	Real World Records, Sevaramusic

Sevara Nazarkhan is a talented singer, songwriter, and musician from Uzbekistan. Her full name in Uzbek is Sevara Nazarxon. She is known for mixing traditional Uzbek folk music with modern styles. Sevara has become famous around the world and has worked with many international artists. She was even given the special title of People's Artist of Uzbekistan, which is a big honor. In 2004, she won an important award called the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for being the "Best Asian Artist."

Sevara's Music Journey

Sevara Nazarkhan began her career as a solo artist in the year 2000. She quickly gained attention for her unique sound.

First Album and Tours

In 2003, Sevara released her first album, Yoʻl boʻlsin. This album was released by a British music company called Real World Records. A French producer named Hector Zazou helped create the album. After the album came out, Sevara and her band traveled a lot. They performed concerts all over Europe and Asia. She also opened shows for the famous musician Peter Gabriel during his "Growing Up Tour" in 2004. That same year, she won the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for "Best Asian Artist."

More Albums and Hit Songs

In 2004, Sevara recorded an album of folk songs called Goʻzal dema. This was a special, limited edition CD. Later, in 2007, Real World Records released another one of her albums, Sen. Sevara wrote most of the music for this album herself. She worked with two producers, Bruno Ellingham and Victor Sologoub, to finish it. In 2009, Sevara released a popular song in Russian called "А Он Не Пришёл." This song became a big hit in many countries that were once part of the Soviet Union.

Traditional Uzbek Music

Sevara's album Tortadur was released in the United States in 2011. This album features traditional and classical Uzbek songs. Sevara wanted to keep the sound authentic. So, she invited experienced musicians who play traditional instruments to record the songs live. This means the music on the album was not changed much with computers.

Appearing on "The Voice"

In 2012, Sevara took part in the Russian version of the popular TV show "The Voice." This show helps new singers become famous.

Collaborations with Other Artists

Sevara Nazarkhan has worked with many other musicians on their projects. Here are some of the songs and albums she has been a part of:

• "Peace Song" (with Halla Bassam) from an album of lullabies.
• "In Your Eyes" (with Peter Gabriel) from his live concert DVD, Growing Up Live (2003).
• "My Secret Bliss" (with Iarla Duet) from the AfroCelt Sound System album Volume 5: Anatomic (2005).
• "Everything Comes From You" (with Richard Evans, Joji Hirota, Sinéad O'Connor, and Guo Yue) from Peter Gabriel's album Big Blue Ball.

In 2024, Sevara Nazarkhan received the Order of Friendship award. This award was given to her by the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin.

Sevara in Movies

Sevara Nazarkhan has also acted in a few films.

Sevara's Albums

Here is a list of the albums Sevara Nazarkhan has released:

• Yoʻl boʻlsin (Where are you Headed?) (2003)
• Goʻzal dema (Don't Say I'm Beautiful) (2004)
• Sen (You) (2007)
• Tortadur (It Attracts) (2011)
• Maria Magdalena (2012)
• Pisma (2013)