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By Amina Nazarli

Azerbaijan’s world-famous singer and composer EMIN pleased his fans in Baku with concert program held on the eve of the New Year.

His open air performance took place as part of the annual New Year charity fair "Cold hands - warm hearts" that will run in the capital till December 31.

During the event, EMIN performed songs from his last sensational album. A dynamic show, brass band, famous and brand new tracks all these created a unique musical atmosphere.

EMIN also pleased the Baku fans with autograph session.

Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Emin moved with his family to Russia at the age of four.

With rock star good looks and a clutch of international music awards, pop singer Emin's star continues to rise both at home and overseas.

In 2006, he recorded his first English language album, STILL. The debut effort was well received and gave him the confidence to release three more albums over the next three years: INCREDIBLE (2007), OBSESSION (2008) and DEVOTION (2009).

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.

Currently EMIN is on a promotional tour for the album "MORE AMOR" and new single "BOOMERANG," released in conjunction with the legendary musician Nile Rodgers. This spring and summer, EMIN managed to give concerts in New York, Miami, London, Manchester, Dublin, Berlin, Madrid, and Brazil.

Held under the guidance of the Nargis Fund and supported by Amapola Exclusive Events, "Cold hands - warm hearts" fair is organized under the slogan "We are angels!" in downtown Baku -- Fountain Square.

Hundred of people attend the fair every day, to visit many shops and cafes, presented at the fair, buy gifts for the New Year, enjoy the entertainment and just have fun. All funds raised at the fair will be used for the treatment of children in need.

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Amina Nazarli is AzerNews’ staff journalist, follow her on Twitter: @amina_nazarli

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