A renowned Turkmen musician Sabir Rizayev dies

On 9 August 2018 Sabir Rizayev, a musician, clarinet and saxophone player, arranger, honoured artist of Turkmenistan died in Ashgabat aged 59, the news outlet Gundogar reported.

Throughout his career Sabir Rizayev performed as part of the musical bands Firyuza, Gunesh and Ashgabat and taught at the Turkmen National Academy of Music.

Chronicles of Turkmenistan would like to express sincere condolences to the musician's family and friends.

Source: Chronicles of Turkmenistan