Iliya Argirov

Iliya Argirov (Bulgarian: Илия Аргиров) (March 19, 1932 - November 17, 2012) was a prominent Bulgarian folklore singer from the Macedonian region and one of the symbols of the Bulgarian folklore music.

Iliya Argirov (Илия Аргиров) in 1978
Iliya Argirov (Илия Аргиров) in 2009

Biography

The first appearances of Iliya Argirov are as a young performer of popular songs from Pirin region. Since 1950 he is on the professional folklore music scene in the Macedonian songs Ensemble "Gotse Delchev". Later he becomes the soloist of the State Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances "Pirin" in Blagoevgrad, where he works 35 years and participates in concerts in over 50 countries worldwide. During his 50-year career Iliya Argirov has more than 200 recorded songs, 7 albums and numerous participations in compilations of Bulgarian folklore music. He died at the age of 80 in Sofia, 17 of November 2012.[1]

Discography

Solo albums

As a participant

Guest appearances

See also

References

  1. Valya Bozhilova. "The of Ilia Argirov - the magical voice that left us (en)". Bnr.bg. Retrieved 2012-12-30.

External links

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