Background
Her father, Chingiz Alekperzade, was a journalist and writer
Her father, Chingiz Alekperzade, was a journalist and writer
Sevda"s grandfather, Abulgasan Alekperzade, is a national writer of Azerbaijan and author of the first Azerbaijani novel written in the Soviet period. Sevda"s voice is difficult to mix up with someone else"s: it"s strong and thick, with special guttural notes. And this is notwithstanding the fact that her style of singing embraces many possible elements: you can discern in it both soul music and jazz, new wave, and even African griots.
Sevda was interested in trying to learn everything: both techniques of traditional "khanende" singing (lessons of legendary singer Alim Gasimov proved a help) and opera bel canto (she went for probation period to Florence, Italy in 2005 not in vain).
The most important feature that has always characterized the singer"s performance is a high degree of emotional contribution which cannot leave you indifferent. Sevda Alekperzade comes from a family where culture was objective and predestination of everybody.
Her grandfather - Abulgasan Alekperzade is a national writer of Azerbaijan and author of the first Azerbaijani novel written in the Soviet period. Her father, Chingiz Alekperzade, was a famous journalist-writer
When Sevda was only 14 and Elmira - 18, they came to Aypara group that was formed and led by Vagif.