Zoran Madžirov

Zoran Madzirov (14 January 1968 – 9 May 2017) was a Macedonian percussionist, composer and the inventor of the Bottlephone.[1]

Zoran Madzirov
Zoran Madzirov playing the bottles
Zoran Madzirov playing the bottles
Background information
Birth nameZoran Madzirov
Born(1968-01-14)14 January 1968
Strumica, North Macedonia
Died9 May 2017(2017-05-09) (aged 49)
GenresNuJazz, Classical, Contemporary
Occupation(s)composer, performing & recording artist, inventor
Instrument(s)Bottlephone, Vibes, Drums, Tuned-Bike-Wheel, Marimba, Musical Glasses, Percussion
Years active1982–2017
LabelsAquarius Records, SJF Records
Websitezoranmadzirov.com

Biography

Zoran Madzirov performed with and was honored by stars such as Sting, Tito Puente, Tina Turner, Harry Belafonte, Scorpions, Tommy Emmanuel and others. He founded the group Les Barons Karamazoff in 1987 with Edin Karamazov (guitar, lute) and Sasa Dejanovic (Guitar).

Madzhirov revolutionized the concept of a solo percussionist by playing the works of great classical composers such as Stravinsky and Mozart on unusual instruments.

The short film "Glass" was filmed in his honor at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles and has won many prestigious awards.[2]

Personal life

Zoran Madzirov was born and raised in a musical family in Strumica, North Macedonia. He received his first knowledge of jazz music and percussions from his father. His education led him in Munich and Cologne in Germany. [3]

As an artist and busker on his self-made musical instruments made of bottles he has performed classical music on the streets in major European cities such as Milan, Venice, Copenhagen, etc.[4] [5] [6]

Zoran Madzirov lived a short life due to a tragedy, but left an enormous legacy behind him.[1]

He is survived by his daughter Nina and his son Luben, who strive to continue the legacy of their beloved father.[7]

Discography
  • 2006 Bottling Jazzy, Aquarius International
  • 2010 Roots On A Roof (Balkano Nuevo), SJF Records – SJF 127
  • 2011 – Bottling Classic
  • 2011 – Bottlephonia Baroque

References
  1. "Zbogom 'Bottleman' Preminuo virtuoz koji je svojom glazbom oduševljavao Dubrovčane". DuList (in Croatian). 10 May 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2017.
  2. "GLASS" | "СТАКЛО" - film by Nina Madzirov, retrieved 2023-06-12
  3. Зоран Маџиров - Струмичкиот перкусионист 1997, retrieved 2023-06-12
  4. Zoran Madzirov - Bottling Classic, retrieved 2023-06-12
  5. Sabre Dance Aram Khachaturian bottleman Zoran Madzirov, retrieved 2023-06-12
  6. Awesome street musician! [Zoran Madzirov], retrieved 2023-06-12
  7. "Аманет од татка си: Ќерката на Зоран Маџиров со емотивно видео". Женски Магазин. Retrieved 2023-06-12.

[1][2]

  1. Зоран Маџиров - Струмичкиот перкусионист 1997, retrieved 2023-06-12
  2. "Аманет од татка си: Ќерката на Зоран Маџиров со емотивно видео". Женски Магазин. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
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