Music and Dance from Bukhara:

Spiritual heartland of Central Asia

London, 27 February 2026, 7:30 pm

Brunei Gallery, SOAS

Thornhaugh Street, Russell Sq, London WC1B 5DQ

Bukhara – Spiritual heartland of Central Asia

The Ilyos Arabov Ensemble:

Ilyos Arabov

Farangiz Makhmudova

Vosidjon Mahmudov

Nasimkhon Muzaffarov

accompanied by the prominent dancer

Dilorom Madrakhimova

Ilyos Arabov, born in the ancient city of Bukhara and now recognised as one of the finest musicians in Uzbekistan, leads this internationally acclaimed ensemble in a programme of Shashmaqom (the music nurtured in the court of the Emir of Bukhara) and songs for celebrations and for dancing, performed by the brilliant Dilorom. The programme moves seamlessly between the Turkic and Persianate heritage of these gorgeous and sophisticated musical repertoires.

Supported by the Maqām Beyond Nation project at SOAS

Tickets £20 (Front), £15 (Rear)

£5 (SOAS Students) through the SOAS Concert Series

(£1.50 Booking Fee is included in the price)

Please note that seating is on a first-come, first-served basis