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By Laman Ismayilova

Heydar Aliyev Palace hosted a solo concert of famous pop singer, People's Artist of Azerbaijan Emin Agalarov (EMIN) on December 14.

Vice-President of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation Leyla Aliyeva attended the concert,Trend reported.

Addressing the evening, Emin expressed his gratitude to those who had gathered for support and such a high appreciation of his work.

The concert featured such hits as "My Azerbaijan", Let`s run away to Baku "Cleanness", "Still", "Amor", etc.

The most insightful number of the concert was the dedication of the legendary singer Muslim Magomayev. He always speaks about Magomayev with special warmth, respect and great love.

At the end of the concert, Emin performed the song "Blue Eternity" of the prominent singer.

"Muslim Magomayev had a unique voice. His memory will live forever. I am very glad that today I performed this song for you," Emin said.

The performance was met with great enthusiasm.

In conclusion, the singer once again thanked the audience for the warm welcome.

"Thank you all and especially Leyla Aliyeva for always supporting me, for dedicating this evening to me, she is a wonderful person with a big heart," he said.

Each solo concert of singer is a real musical adventure, where the artist shares his warmth and love with the audience.

With incredible talent and a clutch of international music awards, pop singer EMIN continues to rise both at home and overseas.

Born in Baku, incredibly talented musician moved with his family to Russia at the age of four. After finishing high school in New Jersey, Emin enrolled in Marymount Manhattan College (New York.) He graduated at the top of his class, delivering a thesis on “Business Management in the Field of Finance.

Agalarov's interest in music began in the high school years in the United States. After graduating from high school, he returned to Russia, where he continued composing songs. In 2005 he began working with his vocal and music teacher, the renowned Azerbaijani singer Muslim Magomayev, to whom he pays tribute in his concerts.

His first studio album, Still, was released in 2006, selling in the first six months 70,000 copies in Russia, and an additional 30,000 in CIS countries.

Emin's media appearances include BBC Breakfast, Extra, ITV's Daybreak, Fox, Entertainment Tonight, Pro 7, The Today Show, E!, among others. He's been featured in The Sunday Times, The Sun, Bilt, Wall Street Journal, The Independent, GQ, Esquire, OK!, among others.

In 2016, Emin was awarded as the Most Stylish Musician of the Year.

Over the past couple of years, EMIN performed at large musical contests, including the Eurovision 2012, "Miss Universe 2013, the 2014 World Music Awards, and also on the Olympic Games in Sochi on the same year.

He is also one of the organizer of summer music festival "Zhara" which has turned into annual gathering of celebrities.

Moreover, Emin Agalarov was awarded with the title of People's Artist Azerbaijan and honorary badge on July 31.

Azerbaijan Minister of Culture Abulfaz Garayev stressed that Emin Agalarov was honored with the title of People's Artist for his contribution to the development of Azerbaijani culture by the relevant decree of President of Azerba

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Laman Ismayilova is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @Lam_Ismayilova

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