Shafiga Akhundova (Azerbaijani: Şəfiqə Axundova; 21 January 1924 – 26 July 2013) was a prominent Azerbaijani composer, the first professional female author of an opera in the East and People’s Artist of Azerbaijan. Akhundova was born into a family of an eminent cultural figure Gulam Akhundov.
Born |
21 January 1924 Shaki, Azerbaijan
|
Died |
26 July 2013 (aged 89) Baku, Azerbaijan
|
Zodiac | Aquarius |
Tags | Add tag |