Thearticleexaminestheformationandhistoricaldevelopmentof “Shashmakom”, theprofessionalismandskillsofmusiciansandsingers. It is emphasized that the professionalism and skills of musicians and performers of “Shashmakom” are determined on the basis of their ability to perform complex vocal works of this traditional genre. It is noted that “Shashmakom” as a national genre of songs and music has been formed over centuries, is a complex, multi-layered and multi-genre work of traditional classical music, consisting of instrumental and sound sections. Historical events related to the evolution of “Shashmakom” in the north of Tajikistan in the 20th - early 21st centuries are analyzed, and the features of “Shashmakom”, the contribution of composers, singers and musicians of the makom ensemble are studied: F. Shakhobova, Sh. Sokhibova, B. Faizulloeva, B Niezova, J. Nabieva and others in the development of makoms, organization and holding of festivals and competitions of traditional music in Tajikistan and abroad, events of the government of Tajikistan to revive “Shashmakom”, etc.
traditional music, classical music, Shashmakom, makom’s singers and musicians, makomist ensemble, festival competitions
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