Bul-Bul  (1897-1961)

He was a well-known Azerbaijani singer (lyrical-dramatic tenor), pedagogue and the founder of the Azerbaijani professional vocal school. 

He was  honored as People's Artist of the USSR and USSR State Prize Laureate.  Having synthesized the best traditions of national and European songs, Bul-Bul founded a new vocal school in Azerbaijan, which had a great impact on the cultural life of the Middle East. He was the leading singer in the main parts of almost all Azerbaijani operas.