Bolalar Explained

Bolalar
Origin:Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Genre:Rock, pop
Years Active:1989–present
Label:Tarona Records
Kelajak Records

Bolalar are an Uzbek pop-rock band formed in 1989 by Tohir Sodiqov, Bahodir Poʻlatov, Javohir Zokirov, and Ruslan Sharipov. The band currently consists of members Tohir Sodiqov (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Timur Gaynutdinov (lead guitar), Baxtiyor Nurmatov (bass guitar), Tofik Morduxayev (drums), and Vagif Zokirov (keyboard, composing, arrangement). The name of the band, "Bolalar," means "children" or "boys" in Uzbek. It also means "guys" in Uzbek slang.

Bolalar have received several awards and nominations throughout their career. In 2001, the band won a Tarona, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Song. Bolalar also received the Tarona Award for Best Band in 2001 and 2002. Tohir Sodiqov, the long-time lead singer, occasional guitarist, songwriter and composer of Bolalar, is a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan. Tohir's Sodiqov's older brother Husan Sodiqov wrote or co-wrote most of the songs included in the band's earlier albums, such as the hit songs "Esingdami seni?", "Bolalar", and "Nega unday qilding sen?"

Bolalar and the Russian band Laskoviy Mai, who were an early influence on Bolalar, have often been called "the legends of the 1990s."[1] Bolalar are among the few Central Asian bands to have given concerts in the United States and to have released albums on iTunes.

History

Tohir Sodiqov and his friends Bahodir Poʻlatov, Javohir Zokirov, and Ruslan Sharipov, who all went to Secondary School No. 41 in Tashkent, founded the band in 1989. They gained popularity in Uzbekistan after their first hit, "Bolalar", in 1989.[2] Bolalar originally consisted of Bahodir Poʻlatov, Husan Sodiqov (Tohir Sodiqov's brother), Javohir Zokirov, Nargiz Zokirova, Ruslan Sharipov, Tofik Morduxayev, Toir Odilov, and Tohir Sodiqov.

Bolalar performed to a large audience for the first time in February 1990. In December 1989, they recorded their debut album, Esingdami seni? (Do You Remember?), which was released in January 1990. The group's artistic director and composer was originally Ruslan Sharipov. Over the years, most of the original members left the band. The remaining band members occasionally perform together. Tohir Sodiqov has launched a successful solo career. He usually writes both the music and lyrics to his songs.[2]

Musical style and influences

Bolalar's musical style has generally been characterized as pop rock. However, they have experimented with different musical styles throughout their career.

The band members were influenced by the Uzbek rock and roll singer Davron Gaipov and the then-popular Russian band Laskoviy Mai. Tohir Sodiqov and Yuri Shatunov, the lead singer of Laskoviy Mai, performed together in Tashkent in 2009.

Discography

Bolalar released their first album, Esingdami seni? (Do You Remember?), in January 1990. On January 22, 2007, the band released their album The Very Best of the Fontana Years on iTunes.[3]

To date, Tohir Sodiqov and Bolalar have released over 280 songs, 28 albums, and a dozen music videos.[4] Sodiqov has launched a successful solo career. Still, the band members occasionally perform together.

Music videos

YearTitleDirector
1989"Esingdami seni?"
"Тебя я не забуду (Школьный вальс)"
1991"Iliq oydim oqshomda"
1992"Yoshligimda"
1997"Sevgi yosh tanlamas"
1998"Gulim"
1999"Faqat isming"
2001"Kerak emas" (Davron Gaipov cover)
"Sen ketgan kundan"
2003"Boʻldi xato"
2004"Undan nimam kam?" (feat. Lola Yoʻldosheva)
"Koʻzing maʼyus"
"Axir u sevmaydi"
2005"Oʻzbek"Rustam Saʼdiyev
2006"Oyijon"
"Ana endi yigʻla"
"Sogʻinganda"Mirtohir Mirgʻulomov and Akmal Oʻrinboyev
2007"Jazo"
"Eski shahar" (feat. Ruslan Sharipov, Shahzod and Xoʻja)
2008"Afsus"
"Happy New Year"
"Sevgi"
"Kechir meni"Dilmurod Agzamov
2009"Yarmimsan"
"Mumkin emas" (feat. Sayatash)
"Bilsang edi"
2010"Sevaman"Botir Mamatullayev
2011"Mening doʻstim"
"Orzu va qaygʻu"
"Sevgim soʻndi"
2014"Девочка магнит"
2019"Yomgʻirlar" (feat. Renat Sobirov)

Musical collaborations

Awards and accolades

Bolalar have received several awards and nominations throughout their career. In 2001, the band won a Tarona, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Song for their song "Kerak emas."[5] Bolalar also received the Tarona Award for Best Band in 2001 and 2002.[6]

Tohir Sodiqov, the long-time lead singer of Bolalar, is a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan.[7] Bolalar are among the few Central Asian bands to have given concerts in the United States and to have released albums on iTunes.[3] [8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Takhir Sadikov and Yuri Shatunov: About the songs of the '90s. Muhayyo. Turdaliyeva. Ziyo Net. 29 November 2011. Russian. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20090219160107/http://madaniyat.zn.uz/1516. 19 February 2009.
  2. News: Bolalar are still popular. Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty's Uzbek Service . March 2010 . 29 November 2011. Uzbek.
  3. Web site: The Very Best of the Fontana Years by Bolalar . iTunes . 22 January 2007 . 30 November 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109103633/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-very-best-fontana-years/id300541866 . 9 November 2013 .
  4. News: The legens of the 1990s. 12 May 2012. Afisha. 13 February 2009. Russian.
  5. Web site: About the band. The official website of Bolalar. 20 February 2012. Russian. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20111017120858/http://bolalarmusic.uz/?action=about&lang=ru. 17 October 2011.
  6. News: Yakovlev. Petr. Class of 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20041112193950/http://www.novostiuzbekistana.st.uz/19_197/kultura.htm. dead. 12 November 2004. 12 May 2012. Novosti Uzbekistana. 14 May 2004. Russian.
  7. Web site: BBC's guest: The most special celebrity Tohir Sodiqov . BBC's Uzbek Service . 29 November 2011. Uzbek.
  8. Web site: Bolalar's concert in New York . Uzbek TV New York . 30 November 2011.
  9. Web site: A special report on 20th anniversary of Bolalar. Dilshod. Zokirov. Shov-Shuv. 30 November 2011. Uzbek. https://web.archive.org/web/20100404073155/http://www.shov-shuv.uz/?dll=news. 4 April 2010. dead.