About Aftandil Israfilov
Lived 1941 – 2023 (aged 82). Aftandil Israfilov was a Russian and Azerbaijani musician.
Aftandil Eynulla oghlu Israfilov (, January 24, 1941 – April 29, 2023) was an Azerbaijani garmon player, People's Artiste of Azerbaijan, People's Artist of the Dagestan (2008).
Biography Aftandil Israfilov was born on January 24, 1941, in Baku. In 1961, he was admitted to the civil construction faculty of the Polytechnic Institute. Due to his interest in garmon, he left his studies and dedicated his life to music.
Aftandil Israfilov creates an ensemble within "Azkonsert" and carries out artistic direction. Aftandil Israfilov, after touring Turkey together with Zeynab Khanlarova in 1970, performed in a series of concerts around the world as part of her ensemble. Aftandil Israfilov is the author of up to 100 musical moods such as "Zemfira", "Kamala", "Nazila", "Aynure", "Jala", "Basgalı".
Awards People's Artiste of Azerbaijan — May 24, 1998 Personal Pension of the President of Azerbaijan — July 5, 2003 People's Artist of Dagestan — April 28, 2008 Shohrat Order — January 25, 2016
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Who was Aftandil Israfilov?
musical artist
When was Aftandil Israfilov born?
Aftandil Israfilov was born on 24 January 1941 in Baku.
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Aftandil Israfilov died on 29 April 2023 in Baku.
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Aftandil Israfilov was a musician.
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Aftandil Israfilov was Russian and Azerbaijani.
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