Muslim Magomayev (musician)
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| Муслим Магомаев Müslüm Maqomayev | |
| Born | Muslim Muhammad oghlu Magomayev 17 August 1942 |
| Died | 25 October 2008 (aged 66) |
| Resting place | Alley of Honor, Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Occupations | Singer, composer, actor |
| Years active | 1962–2008 |
| Title | People's Artist of the USSR (1973) |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Muslim Magomayev (paternal grandfather) |
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Muslim Muhammad oghlu Magomayev (Azerbaijani: Müslüm Məhəmməd oğlu Maqomayev / Мүслүм Мәһәммәд оғлу Магомајев; 17 August 1942 – 25 October 2008), dubbed the "Soviet Sinatra", was a Soviet and Russo-Azerbaijani opera and pop singer. He achieved widespread recognition throughout Russia and the post-Soviet world for his vocal talent and charisma, including a People's Artist of the USSR award in 1973.