Today Alim Gasimov celebrates his birthday

Today is the birthday of People's Artist of Azerbaijan, singer Alim Gasimov.

He was born in 1957 in the city of Shamakhi. He received his education at the Baku Music College named after Asaf Zeynalli, and later at the Azerbaijan State Institute of Arts.

The mugham performer's first appearance took place in 1979 on national television. Alim Gasimov's creative biography is rich with participation in many international festivals, as well as concerts in America, Europe, and Asia. Between 1989 and 2001, more than 10 albums by Alim Gasimov were released in Europe. In 1999, the album "Love of the Deep Ocean" was presented, which gained great popularity in Europe, along with a documentary film about the Azerbaijani performer, produced by UNESCO. That same year, A. Gasimov was awarded the IMC UNESCO International Music Prize.

The living legend is a participant in the renowned "Great Silk Road" project, as well as a member of the "Silk Road" ensemble, composed of the world's best musicians.