What remained
Legacy
Rashid Behbudov passed away in 1989, but his voice remained — in recordings, in the names of streets and a theatre, in the grateful memory of the people.
What remained
Rashid Behbudov passed away in 1989, but his voice remained — in recordings, in the names of streets and a theatre, in the grateful memory of the people.
The memory of the singer is carefully kept: a theatre, streets and even a ship bear his name, and his recordings are heard by new generations.
Legacy
A monument to Rashid Behbudov stands in Baku; one of the city's streets and the Theatre of Song bear his name. The artist is buried in the Alley of Honour.
These marks of respect show how great his place was in the heart of the people.
Legacy
Behbudov's recordings still play on the radio, at concerts and in homes. His 'golden voice' has become part of the cultural code of Azerbaijan.
For new generations he remains the model of an artist for whom song was a service and a joy.
Memory
A monument to the artist in Baku.
A theatre and streets bear his name.
Songs still loved today.
His resting place in Baku.
This section is a memorial and educational overview; some images are atmospheric reconstructions.