«Music Is My Soul.» In Memory of Zakir Abdullayev

«Music is my soul.» A concert dedicated to the memory of Zakir Abdullayev – a soloist of the «Khaytarma» ensemble – was held in Akmesdjit. He was at the origins of the creation of the «Melevshe» ensemble and was a wedding musician. On this special evening, artists who knew and loved Zakir Abdullayev, his children, colleagues, and a new generation of performers appeared on the stage of the Crimean Tatar Theater. They made the music that was his soul sound again. This is a tribute not only to the artist but also to the man whose love for art continued in his family. Zakir Abdullayev died in the summer of 2025.