The Washington Post: Muslim Magomayev; Soviet Opera, Pop Star
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Muslim Magomayev
Muslim Muhammad oghlu Magomayev, dubbed the "Soviet Sinatra", was a Soviet and Russo-Azerbaijani opera and pop singer. He achieved widespread recognition throughout Russia and the post-Soviet world for his vocal talent and charisma, including a People's Artist of the USSR award in 1973.
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entertainment · Russo-Azerbaijani singer (1942–2008) · opera singer · composer · film score composer · memoirist · singer · actor · also Muslim Magomayev, Muslim Magomayev (musician), Muslim Muhammad oghlu Magomayev, Muslim Magometovich Magomayev, Soviet Sinatra, Magomayev, Muslim
Born 17 August 1942 · Died 25 October 2008 · Q558799
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2008· 2 entries
Died 2008-10-25.
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2007· 1 entry
Career landmark: Participated in Visiting Dmitry Gordon (tournament / event).
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2002· 2 entries
Awarded Order of Honour (2002).
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Awarded Independence Order (2002).
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1997· 2 entries
Awarded Shohrat Order (1997).
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A minor planet of the Solar System, 4980 Magomaev, was named in his honor
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1980· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Friendship of Peoples (1980).
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1975· 1 entry
And toured in Italy, France, Bulgaria, Finland, Canada, United States, Cuba and other countries
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1973· 2 entries
Awarded People's Artist of the USSR (1973).
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At the age of 31, Muslim was awarded the Soviet Union's highest artistic title: People's Artist of the USSR
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1971· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Red Banner of Labour (1971).
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Awarded People's Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1971).
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1969· 1 entry
Received the Midem Gold Disc Award in Cannes for album sales of over 4
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1966· 1 entry
And 1969, Magomayev performed in Olympia with great success
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1964· 2 entries
Awarded Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR (1964).
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And 1965, Muslim was a visiting artist at La Scala in Milan, but turned down the invitation to sing in the Moscow Bolshoi Theatre upon his return
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1962· 1 entry
At the age of 20, Magomayev first appeared in Moscow where he performed during the Days of Azerbaijani Culture
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1942· 1 entry
Born 1942-08-17.
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