COLLEAGUES AND FRIENDS RECALL MUSLIM MAGOMAYEV

Baku, 29 0ctober ,(AzerTAj)- Untimely death of prominent singer Muslim Magomayev has distressed his admirers around the globe.

His friends and colleagues in Azerbaijan, Russia and other countries share their
recollections of his unique personality.
Popular actor and film director Yuli Gusman said: “It was with a tremendous grief
that I learned of the great singer Muslim Magomayev’s demise. I remember his first
success. His star shone out like a gem and is still shining. Crowds of people came
to the Triumphal Square and Tchaikovsky Concert Hall in Moscow to pay their last
tribute to Muslim. He was beloved by all Azerbaijanis… And I am very grateful to
President Ilham Aliyev for organization of Muslim Magomayev’s funeral at the Alley
of Honors.”
Outstanding Latvian composer Raymond Pauls described Muslim Magomayev as a living
legend of the Soviet-era. “Muslim Magomayev was a very talented singer having a
charming voice. Unfortunately, I did not know him personally, but I realize the
scale of his popularity. His passing away is an irreplaceable loss for us”, he told
LETA news agency.
“Even though today we are separated by borders there are symbols binding our peoples
together, and Muslim Magomayev is one of such symbols”, Russian pop-star Oleg
Gazmanov told journalists.
Sharing his recollections about the great baritone, the well-known Azerbaijani
composer Arif Melikov called Magomayev the “brightest star”. “Hundreds of his
records will bring Muslim’s charming voice to the people. He was a singer of not
only Azerbaijan but also the whole world,” Melikov said.
“We have lost an astounding performer and a wonderful person. Muslim Magomayev was
proud of his homeland Azerbaijan, and Azerbaijan was proud of Muslim Magomayev. He
will always live in our hearts”, said popular Azerbaijani writer Anar, adding that
such a great performer will never be forgotten.
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