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| Origin | Uzbekistan |
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| Years active | 1973–present |
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Yalla (Uzbek: Ялла, Yalla) is a folk rock band from Uzbekistan.[1] They appeared in 1970 and in the 1970s–1980s and were popular across the Soviet Union and Warsaw Pact countries. The most prominent song of Yalla was "Учкуду́к, три коло́дца" (trans. Uchkuduk, tri kalodtsa; Russian for "Uchkuduk, three water wells"), released in 1981, and one of the most popular hits in the USSR in 1980s. They sing in Uzbek, Russian, and occasionally some other languages, such as Arabic, German and Tatar.[citation needed]
The band is led by Farrukh Zokirov and directed by Igor Khalikov, with additional members including Abbos Aliyev, Javlon Tokhtayev and Timur Khalikov.[2][3] The members of Yalla are graduates of the Ostrovsky Theatrical Art Institute and the Ashrafi State Conservatory in Tashkent. Their music incorporates traditional ethnic folk tunes and poetry of Uzbekistan and other Central Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, along with contemporary pop and dance influences, into a unique international blend.[citation needed]
- ^ Strauss, Neil (18 October 2000). "THE POP LIFE; Uzbekistan Dreams Made of Music". New York Times. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "Uzbek Singers Are Told: No Tattoos, No Earrings, And No Singing In Bedrooms In Videos". RadioFreeEurope. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2024.
- ^ "The legendary ensemble "Yalla" is 50 years old!". Uzbekistan National News Agency. 2 July 2023. Retrieved 26 August 2024.