The group’s name was inspired by Jafar Jabbarly’s play Sevil , symbolizing the liberation and modernity of the Azerbaijani woman. Their repertoire famously synthesized traditional Azerbaijani mugham with American jazz, soul, and psychedelic rock.
While recorded in the 1970s, it has seen modern digital re-releases, including on the 2022 album Sevil under the mikpro label . The Ensemble: "Sevil" (1971–1977)
You can find the ensemble's work and "Ay Qəlbi Kövrək" on major platforms: Apple Music - Ay Qəlbi Kövrək Spotify - Sevil Album YouTube - Official Audio Vagif Mustafa-Zadeh: Azerbaijan's Jazz Pioneer