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Ciguli

1957 – 2014

Turkish-Bulgarian singer

Singer Accordionist
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About Ciguli

Lived 1957 – 2014 (aged 56–57). Ciguli was a Turkish and Bulgarian singer and accordionist.

Ciguli (1 March 1957 – 31 October 2014) (born Angel Jordanov Kapsov; ) was a Bulgarian Chalga (pop-folk) singer and accordionist of Romani descent, who became popular in Turkey.

His real name was Ahmet. However, at the time of his birth, Bulgarian authorities did not allow Turks to use their own name. Thus, they refused to register his real name in registry, although his family continued to call him Ahmet. His name was registered as Angel Jordanov Kapsov. Because of the speed and agility with which he played the accordion, he earned the nickname 'Ciguli'—a reference to the Zhiguli VAZ-2101, a Soviet-made sedan that was immensely popular in Bulgaria at the time.

He was introduced to the casino scene by playing the accordion for Hülya Avşar at Çakıl Gazinosu in 1991. He played behind İbrahim Tatlıses and Sibel Can on stage at the İzmir Fair in the summer of 1998. He made his name known in the music community with the colorful shows that both artists put on during their stage programs. The best known songs of Ciguli include "Binnaz", "Şiki Şiki Baba" and "Yapma Bana Numara!".

Discography 1999: Binnaz 2000: Horozum 2003: Sabır Yaaa Sabır 2006: Ben Akordiyonum 2007: Safinaz - Tersyorum 2010: Sensiz Kaldım Şimdi

Filmography 1998: Bizim Sokak 2003: Neredesin Firuze 2004: Biz Boşanıyoruz 2012: Bu Son Olsun 2014: Olur Olur 2015: Limonata (tyre repair mechanic)

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Born
1957, Haskovo
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Also known as
Angel Jordanov Kapsov

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ciguli?

Turkish-Bulgarian singer (1957–2014)

When was Ciguli born?

Ciguli was born in 1957 in Haskovo.

When did Ciguli die?

Ciguli died on 31 October 2014 in Sofia.

What was Ciguli's occupation?

Ciguli was a singer and accordionist.

What nationality was Ciguli?

Ciguli was Turkish and Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ciguli

· Wikidata: Q17045573

· DBpedia: Ciguli

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