Ismoil Vahobov
Hafiz, performer of traditional songs; in 2025 he was recognised posthumously with the title People's Hafiz of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
- Occupation:
- Singer, Folk singer
- Born:
- January 19 1949 ♑
- Birthplace:
- Baliqchi District, Andijan
Biography
Ismoil Vahobov was a hafiz, a performer of traditional songs; some publications spell his surname «Vaxobov».
In August 2025, for the 34th anniversary of Uzbekistan's independence, a presidential decree honoured a group of deceased scholars and creative figures. According to Gazeta.uz, Daryo and Tashkent Afisha, Ismoil Vahobov is named in that list with the title People's Hafiz of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the Order of Labor Glory.
According to the Uzbek Wikipedia, Ismoil Vahobov was born in the village of Chinobod in Baliqchi district, Andijan region, and sang from childhood in a duo with his younger brother Isroil. Their repertoire includes sections of the Shashmaqom, Fergana–Tashkent maqom melodies, classical Uzbek songs, works by modern composers and their own tunes.
Education
- State Conservatory of UzbekistanUniversity · 1973
Awards
Order of Labor Glory2025, posthumously · Uzbekistan
Life path
- 1973Graduated from the conservatory
Graduated from the Tashkent State Conservatory together with his brother Isroil.
- 1973Internal Troops Ensemble
Served in the Internal Troops Ensemble in 1973–1974.
- 1975Maqom ensemble
Sang in the Maqom ensemble under Uzbek state radio and television in 1975–1992.
- 1992Tanovar ensemble
Worked in the Tanovar national dance ensemble in 1992–1996.
- 1996Back to Maqom
Rejoined the Maqom ensemble from 1996.