Shamans (album)

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Shamans
Studio album by Aziza Mustafa Zadeh
Released	January 28, 2002
Recorded	June 19-June 22, 2001
Genre	Jazz/Mugam fusion
Length	1:08:13
Label	Decca (A Universal Music Company)
Aziza Mustafa Zadeh chronology
Inspiration - Colors and Reflections (2000)	Shamans (2002)	Contrasts (2006)

Shamans is the seventh album released by Azeri jazz artist Aziza Mustafa Zadeh. It was released in 2002. In the liner notes, Aziza left a comment about each song. The artwork also contains a number of paintings by Aziza.

[edit] Track listing

1. "Holiday Blessings" – 4:30

   Life is the greatest gift of God

2. "Ladies Of Azerbaijan" – 5:00

   ...are gentle but proud

3. "UV" (Unutma Vijdani) – 5:48

   About conscience

4. "Sweet Sadness" – 4:59

   For loving hearts

5. "M25" – 2:58

   ...is the largest car park in the world

6. "Ayrilik" – 4:56

   Dedicated to the memory of the beautiful Turkish singer, Zeki Müren

7. "Fire Worship" – 4:34

   Fire as the symbol of life

8. "Shamans" – 9:10

   ...are very special people, gifted by God... they can see who you are, and heal you in many ways

9. "Strange Mood" – 5:26

   Dedicated to the genius of Vagif Mustafa Zadeh

10. "Uzun Ince bir yoldayim" – 4:13

    My favourite Turkish song

11. "Endless Power" – 3:43

    ...of Vagif's spirit that has tremendous influence on me

12. "Melancholic Princess" – 4:20

    Waiting for the prince of her life...

13. "Bach-Zadeh" – 2:56

    Bach is my first classical composer. As Vagif said, "great jazzman"

14. "Portrait Of Chopin" – 5:36

    My first romantic composer. Like my father, he was only thirty-nine when he died.

[edit] Notes

• "UV" lyrics inspired by Aliagha Vakhid
• "Aylirik" lyrics written by Hodjaty Nariman
• "Uzun Ince bir Yoldayim" is a Turkish folk music song written by Aşık Veysel
• "Bach-Zadeh" and "Portrait of Chopin" inspired by J.S. Bach and Chopin
• Cricket in "Shamans": Jo