Azis
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. 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. Other than that, his repertoire includes duets with singers from the former Yugoslavia, including Indira Radić, Marta Savić, Jelena Karleuša and Severina.
Azis Азис | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Vasil Troyanov Boyanov |
| Also known as | Azis |
| Born | 7 March 1978 Sliven, Bulgaria |
| 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.
Other than his acclaimed career as a vocalist, he competed unsuccessfully in the 2005 Bulgarian parliamentary election as a member of the Euroroma party.
Azis remains a prominent figure in the Bulgarian music scene.