President Ilham Aliyev: Tofig Guliyev's works have created a revolution in the cultural world of Azerbaijan

“Today we are gathered for the opening of the monument to outstanding composer Tofig Guliyev. This monument erected in the center of our city is a sign of the respect of the Azerbaijani people for the memory of great composer Tofig Guliyev. Indeed, Tofig Guliyev's works have created a revolution in the cultural world of Azerbaijan,” said President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev as he addressed an unveiling ceremony of a statue of prominent composer Tofig Guliyev in Baku.

Report informs via AZERTAC that, according to the head of state, Tofig Guliyev can be named both an outstanding composer and a founder of the jazz art in Azerbaijan. The Azerbaijani leader said Tofig Guliyev, as a great cultural figure, won the love of the Azerbaijani people.