Ciguli (1957 – 31 October 2014) (born Angel Jordanov Kapsov; Bulgarian: Ангел Йорданов Капсов) was a Bulgarian Chalga (pop-folk) singer and accordionist of Turkish-Romani descent, who became popular in Turkey.[1][2][3][4]
Ciguli | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Angel Jordanov Kapsov |
| Also known as | Ciguli |
| Born | 1957 Haskovo, Bulgaria |
| Died | 31 October 2014 (aged 56–57) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Genres | Chalga, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician |
| Instruments | Vocals, accordion |
| Years active | 1998–2014 |
His real name was Ahmet, however, at the time of his birth Bulgarian authorities did not allow Turks to use their own name thus they refused to register his real name in registry, although his family continued to call him Ahmet. His name was registered as Angel Jordanov Kapsov.
The best known songs of Ciguli include "Binnaz", "Şiki Şiki Baba" and "Yapma Bana Numara!"
He also played the accordion with famous singers Sibel Can and İbrahim Tatlıses.
Discography edit
- 1999: Binnaz
- 2000: Horozum
- 2003: Sabır Yaaa Sabır
- 2006: Ben Akordiyonum
- 2007: Safinaz - Tersyorum
- 2010: Sensiz Kaldım Şimdi
Filmography edit
- 1998: Bizim Sokak
- 2003: Neredesin Firuze
- 2004: Biz Boşanıyoruz
- 2012: Bu Son Olsun
- 2014: Olur Olur
- 2015: Limonata (tyre repair mechanic)
References edit
- ^ "Ciguli öldü mü? Ciguli kimdir!". Turkiyegazetesi.com.tr. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Şarkıcı Ciguli hayatını kaybetti". Cumhuriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Ciguli hayatını kaybetti!". Milliyet.com.tr. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Почина Ахмед Джигули - БЛИЦ - Новини от България и света". Blitz.bg. November 2014. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
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