Zoran Madzirov (born 14 January 1968, died 9 May 2017) was a Macedonian percussionist, composer and the inventor of the Bottle-phone.

Biography

Zoran Madzirov performed with and was honoured by stars such as

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and others. He founded the group Les Barons Karamazoff in 1987 with

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). Madzirov revolutionised the concept of a solo percussionist by playing the works of great classical composers such as Stravinsky and Mozart on unusual instruments. The award-winning short film "Glass" was filmed in his honour at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. 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 to Munich and Cologne in Germany. As an artist and busker on self-made musical instruments made from bottles, he has performed classical music on the streets in major European cities including Milan, Venice, and Copenhagen. Madzirov died in Macedonia at the age of 49, after a traffic accident in which his vehicle struck a flipped semi-truck on the highway between Strumica and Radovish. . He is survived by his daughter, Nina, and his son, Luben, who strive to continue the legacy of their beloved father.

Discography

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

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Madzirov, Zoran 1968 births 2017 deaths People from Strumica Macedonian rock musicians Macedonian pop musicians Macedonian drummers Macedonian inventors