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Kamil Jalilov

1938 – 2022

Azerbaijani musician

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Lived 1938 – 2022 (aged 84). Kamil Jalilov was an Azerbaijani and Russian oboist, composer and songwriter.

Kamil Jalil oğlu Jalilov (; 29 January 1938 – 22 February 2022) was an Azerbaijani musician known for his master expertise playing wind instruments and national folk instruments.

He was the master player of wind instruments such as oboe and Azerbaijani regional folk instruments.

Biography In 1953, Jalilov started to perform at the age of 15 after being inspired by the local man.

During 1970 to 1988, as a musician, he toured with concert performances in Egypt, Italy, Poland, India, Lebanon, Syria, and many other countries in Europe, Asia and Africa.

In 2013, he received the Shohrat Order from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev for his contribution to the development of performing arts.

Jailov died on 22 February 2022, at the age of 84.

Legacy Jalilov's recording of the song with balaban was included on the Voyager Golden Record, attached to the Voyager spacecraft as representing mugham, only Azerbaijani song included among many cultural achievements of humanity.

Filmography 1997: Kamil

Discography Azərbaycanım (Nurla Sabah, 2008)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Oboist, Composer, Songwriter
Education
Baku Academy of Music
Employers
Republican Arts Gymnasium
Awards
Shohrat Order; Lenin Komsomol Prize; People's Artist of Azerbaijan; Sheref Order; Honored Artist of the Azerbaijan SSR

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kamil Jalilov?

Azerbaijani musician

When was Kamil Jalilov born?

Kamil Jalilov was born on 29 January 1938 in Baku.

When did Kamil Jalilov die?

Kamil Jalilov died on 22 February 2022 in Baku.

What was Kamil Jalilov's occupation?

Kamil Jalilov was an oboist, composer and songwriter.

What nationality was Kamil Jalilov?

Kamil Jalilov was Azerbaijani and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kamil Jalilov

· Wikidata: Q6357942

· DBpedia: Kamil Jalilov

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