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Bulgarian singer (born 1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vasil Troyanov Boyanov (Bulgarian: Васил Троянов Боянов; born 7 March 1978), professionally known as Azis (Bulgarian: Азис), is a Bulgarian recording artist of Romani ethnicity.[3][4] Azis initially rose to prominence in Eastern Europe performing songs mostly in chalga, a genre which can be described as the Bulgarian rendition of pop-folk. Azis has collaborated with other Bulgarian pop-folk singers, such as Gloria, Malina, Sofi Marinova, Toni Storaro, and with Bulgarian rap artists – Ustata and Vanko 1.[5][6] Other than that, his repertoire includes duets with singers from the former Yugoslavia, including Indira Radić, Marta Savić, Jelena Karleuša and Severina.
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Birth name | Vasil Troyanov Boyanov |
Also known as | Azis |
Born | (1978-03-07) 7 March 1978 (age 46)[1][2] Sliven, Bulgaria[2] |
Genres | Chalga, pop-folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, writer, activist, television show host |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1999–present |
Boyanov performed "Let Me Cry" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006 with Mariana Popova, staying in the semi-finals.[7][8]
Other than his acclaimed career as a vocalist, he competed unsuccessfully in the 2005 Bulgarian parliamentary election as a member of the Euroroma party.[9]
Azis remains a prominent figure in the Bulgarian music scene.