Classical music and dance from Uzbekistan

London, 27 February 2026, 7:30 pm

Brunei Gallery, SOAS

Thornhaugh Street, Russell Sq, London WC1B 5DQ

Shashmaqom – Classical music and dance from Uzbekistan

The soulful and captivating centuries-old music and dance from Bukhara – the jewel of the Silk Road, in Central Asia – live on stage at SOAS.

The Shashmaqom artists:

Ilyos Arabov

Farangiz Makhmudova

Vosidjon Mahmudov

Nasimkhon Muzaffarov

accompanied by the prominent dancer

Dilorom Madrakhimova

are some of the world’s most celebrated artists in this genre.

Shashmaqom meaning Six Modes, is a suit of vocal and instrumental music pieces, performed predominantly in Bukhara and it’s wider surrounding regions. In 2008 Shashmaqom was listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Preserved, shared, and passed on by many generations of musicians, Muslims, and Jews alike, Shashmaqom is a testiment that we have far more in common to celebrate than differences to keep us apart.

The music referred to as Shashmaqom is the cornerstone of the classical music of Bukhara and all its neighboring regions.

Tickets £20 (Front), £15 (Rear)

plus

£1.50 Booking Fee

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