Canali Akbarov
Azerbaijani folk singer
About Canali Akbarov
Lived 1940 – 2021 (aged 81). Canali Akbarov was a Russian and Azerbaijani khananda.
Janali Akbarov , born Əkbərov Canəli Xanəli oğlu (10 March 1940 – 22 October 2021), was an Azerbaijani khananda folk singer. In 1992, he was awarded the title of the People's Artist of Azerbaijan. He was awarded the Order of Labor in 2020. Janali Akbarov has been awarded for his long-term efficient activity for the sake of the development of the Azerbaijani culture.
Life and career
Akbarov was born on 10 March 1940 in the Tukavila village of the Lankaran region. He learned mugam from his father and studied music at the Azerbaijan State Music School in Baku.
He studied under Seyid Shushinski and Khan Shushinski. In 1965, Akbarov was a soloist of the State Philharmonic, and in 1976, he was a soloist of the State Opera and Ballet Theater. In 1992, he was awarded the title of the People's Artist of Azerbaijan.
Awards and honors
In 2002 he was awarded the Order of Glory. In 2020 he was awarded the Order of Labor. Shohrat Order Sharaf Order Labor Order (Azerbaijan)
Discography Janali Akbarov Sings Azerbaijanian Mughams Classical Mugham
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Canali Akbarov?
Azerbaijani folk singer
When was Canali Akbarov born?
Canali Akbarov was born on 10 March 1940 in Tükəvilə.
When did Canali Akbarov die?
Canali Akbarov died on 22 October 2021 in Baku.
What was Canali Akbarov's occupation?
Canali Akbarov was a khananda.
What nationality was Canali Akbarov?
Canali Akbarov was Russian and Azerbaijani.
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