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 Grigor Bala oglu Malikov (1859-1929)- Azerbaijanian musician of Armenian origin, well-known tar player.
Grigor Bala oglu was born in 1859 in Shusha. He began his professional career by accompanying in tar the famous mugam singer (khanende) of the time Haji Husi (?-1888). The trio consisted of Haji Husi, Grigor and a famous kemancha player Bagdagul oglu Ata (all were Karabakh musicians from Shusha) toured a lot throughout the Caucasus, Iran and Russia.
Grigor Bala oglu always took the first place in the musical competitions of that time. He also successfully participated in the first concerts of the national and oriental music, which took place in Shusha (1901) and Baku (1902-1903).
After Haji Husi's death Grigor accompanied other famous Karabakh Azeri singers - Zabul Gasim, Abdulbagi (Bulbul-jan), Meshadi Mamed Farzaliyev and finally, Seyid Shushinsky.
Grigor Bala oglu was also a good teacher. One of his best disciples was his son Bala Grigor oglu Malikov, who continued the traditions of his father.
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