Iliya Argirov

Iliya Argirov () (March 19, 1931 – November 17, 2012) was a prominent Bulgarian folklore singer from the Macedonian region and one of the symbols of the Bulgarian folklore music.
Biography.
The first appearances of Iliya Argirov are as a young performer of popular songs from Pirin region. Since 1950 he is on the professional folklore music scene in the Macedonian songs Ensemble "Gotse Delchev". Later he becomes the soloist of the State Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances "Pirin" in Blagoevgrad, where he works 35 years and participates in concerts in over 50 countries worldwide. During his 50-year career Iliya Argirov has more than 200 recorded songs, 7 albums and numerous participations in compilations of Bulgarian folklore music. He died at the age of 80 in Sofia, November 17, 2012.
Personal life.
Iliya Argirov has a son, Dimitar Argirov, who is known as the first singer of rock/metal band Epizod as well as a folklore singer performing the songs from the repertoire of his father.