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Bilbil

Bilbil was the stage name of Mirtiza Meşhedî Reza oxlû Mamadov, an Azerbaijani tenor, folk-music performer, and one of the founders of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan.

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Bilbil was the stage name of Mirtiza Meşhedî Reza oxlû Mamadov, an Azerbaijani tenor and folk-music performer. He is remembered as one of the founders of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan.

Who was Bilbil?

Bilbil was born on 22 June 1897 and later became known as an opera tenor and folk-music performer. His full formal name was Mirtiza Meşhedî Reza oxlû Mamadov. He died on 26 September 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan, in his home.

Why he matters

Bilbil is described as one of the founders of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan. His career linked classical vocal performance with Azerbaijani folk traditions, making him an important figure in the country's cultural development.

Key details

He was an Azerbaijani tenor and folk-music performer. He was born in 1897 and died in 1961 in Baku. His stage name Bilbil is widely used in reference to his contributions to Azerbaijani music and theatre.

In short

  • Bilbil was the stage name of Azerbaijani tenor Mirtiza Meşhedî Reza oxlû Mamadov.
  • He was a founder of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan.
  • He was born 22 June 1897 and died 26 September 1961 in Baku.

Quick questions

Who was Bilbil?
Bilbil was the stage name of Azerbaijani tenor and folk-music performer Mirtiza Meşhedî Reza oxlû Mamadov.
What was Bilbil known for?
He was known as an opera tenor, folk-music performer, and a founder of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan.
When did Bilbil die?
He died on 26 September 1961 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Sources

  1. Kurdish Wikipediahttps://ku.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilbil_(stranb%C3%AAj)
    Supports: Birth name, dates, occupation, and description as a founder of national vocal and musical theatre in Azerbaijan.