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Sevara Nazarkhan
Singer and songwriter, People's Artist of Uzbekistan, winner of a BBC Radio 3 World Music Award in 2004.
Sevara Nazarkhan blends Uzbek folk music with a modern sound and often accompanies herself on the dutar.
Her albums on Peter Gabriel's Real World label brought her international fame, and in 2004 she won the BBC Radio 3 World Music Award for Best Asian Artist.
She has collaborated with high-profile international musicians and holds the title of People's Artist of Uzbekistan.
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Updated: October 3, 2026