What is "bolalar"

Bolalar are an Uzbek pop-rock band formed in 1989 by Tohir Sodiqov, Bahodir Poʻlatov, Javohir Zokirov, and Ravshan Sobirov. The band currently consists of members Tohir Sodiqov ( lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Timur Gʻaynutdinov ( lead guitar), Anvar Salohutdinov ( bass guitar), Tofik Morduxayev ( drums), and Vagif Zokirov ( keyboard, composing, arrangement). The name of the band, "Bolalar," means "children" or "boys" in Uzbek. It also means "guys" in Uzbek slang.

Bolalar have received several awards and nominations throughout their career. In 2001, the band won a Tarona, an accolade given to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry of Uzbekistan, for Best Song. Bolalar also received the Tarona Award for Best Band in 2001 and 2002. Tohir Sodiqov, the long-time lead singer, guitarist, songwriter and composer of Bolalar, is a Meritorious Artist of Uzbekistan.

Bolalar and the Russian band Laskoviy Mai, who were an early influence on Bolalar, have often been called "the legends of the 1990s." Bolalar are among the few Central Asian bands to have given concerts in the United States and to have released albums on iTunes.