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Karomatullo Qurbonov

1961 – 1992

Tajikistani musician

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About Karomatullo Qurbonov

Lived 1961 – 1992 (aged 30). Karomatullo Qurbonov was a Russian composer and singer.

Karomatullo Qurbonov (, ; 29 November 1961 – 17 October 1992) was a popular pop singer and composer from Tajikistan. On 17 October 1992 Qurbonov and a number of his band members were murdered by gunmen from the Popular Front militia. Qurbonov was one of a number of intellectual and cultural figures murdered during the Tajik Civil War. In 2008 a former member of the Popular Front, Mahmadahdi Nazarov, also known as Makhsum Mahdi, was convicted of Qurbonov's murder.

Qurbonov's daughter, Noziya Karomatullo, is one of the most popular musicians in Tajikistan today.

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Important facts

Born
29 November 1961, Kulob
Birth century
20th century
Died
17 October 1992, Yovon
Occupation
Composer, singer
Nationality
Soviet Union

People in Karomatullo Qurbonov's life

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Portrait of Noziya Karomatullo
Noziya Karomatullo
b. 1988
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karomatullo Qurbonov?

Tajikistani musician

When was Karomatullo Qurbonov born?

Karomatullo Qurbonov was born on 29 November 1961 in Kulob.

When did Karomatullo Qurbonov die?

Karomatullo Qurbonov died on 17 October 1992 in Yovon.

What was Karomatullo Qurbonov's occupation?

Karomatullo Qurbonov was a composer and singer.

What nationality was Karomatullo Qurbonov?

Karomatullo Qurbonov was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karomatullo Qurbonov

· Wikidata: Q6373233

· DBpedia: Karomatullo Qurbonov

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