SULTANOV Abdulla Afzalovich

SULTANOV Abdulla (also transliterated as Gabdulla) Afzalovich [b.25.9.1928 in Derevnya Kubagushevo, Tamyan-Kataysky Canton of the BASSR (now, Uchalinsky Raion of the RB)] is a folk singer. People’s Artist of the RB (1996) and Merited Cultural Sector Professional of the BASSR (1986). Laureate of the Salavat Yulayev State Award of the RB (1992). Worked in the Bayramgulovsky state farm in Uchalinsky Raion. Participant of amateur art groups (ref. Amateur Art Groups). Has a unique voice characterized by a rich timbre and wide range; has a distinguished dramatic talent. The repertoire includes the following Bashk. folk songs: Arme, Buranbay, Biish, Gilmiyaza, Zalifakay, Zulkhabira, Tuman, Taftilyau, Ural, etc. Toured Russia, Bulgaria, Germany, Portugal and France.