Ilkin Dovlatov ( az, İlkin Dövlətov, ; born 16 June 1990) is an Azerbaijani mugham singer. He rose to prominence after finishing second in ''The Voice of Azerbaijan'' (native songs version). Accompanying Fahree, he represented Azerbaijan in the

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with the song "".

Early life

Dovlatov was born in 1990 in

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. He was raised in a musical family, his father being a major inspiration for him to start pursuing a musical career. At the age of four, Dovlatov performed his first song "". During his school years, a music teacher discovered Dovlatov's talent in singing and encouraged him to perform his music.

Career

In 2023, Dovlatov competed in the ''The Voice of Azerbaijan'' (native songs version). He was coached by Ilqar Khayal and finished as the contest's runner-up. Dovlatov has also participated in the ''Azəri Star'' song contest. In late October 2023, İctimai Television (İTV) revealed a trio, consisting of Ilkin Dovlatov, Mila Miles and Etibar Asadli, as one of the sixteen shortlisted candidates in the for the

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, and the next week, they were announced to be among the six acts who had moved on to the final stage. Their song was titled "İnsanlar". On 7 March 2024, Fahree was revealed as the selected candidate. However, on 13 March 2024, it was announced that Dovlatov would accompany Fahree on stage, performing the song "". The duo failed to qualify from the first semi-final on 7 May 2024, placing 14th out of 15 with 11 points.

Discography

Singles

As featured artist

References

1990 births Living people Musicians from Baku 21st-century Azerbaijani male singers Mugham singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants for Azerbaijan Eurovision Song Contest entrants of 2024 {{Azerbaijan-singer-stub