Mastering in playing saz is the essential requirement for an ashik . This instrument , a variant of which is known as Bağlama , is a stringed musical instrument and belongs to the family of long-necked lutes . Often performances of ashiks are accompanied by an ensemble of balaban and Qaval performers . During Eurovision Song Contest 2012 all three instruments were symbolically played as a cultural symbol of the host country , Azerbaijan
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Eurovision Song Contest 2012
Ashik