Birth name: Angel Jordanov Kapsov
Date of birth: 1 March 1957, Haskovo, Bulgaria
Date of death: 31 October 2014, Sofia, Bulgaria
Nationality/Ethnicity: Bulgarian of Turkish‑Romani descent
Profession: Singer and accordionist
Musical genre: Chalga (Bulgarian pop‑folk)
Career highlights
- Gained fame in the late 1990s as a pop‑folk (“chalga”) performer, known for his rapid accordion playing.
- Became popular in Turkey, collaborating on stage with artists such as İbrahim Tatlıses and Sibel Can at events like the İzmir Fair (1998).
- Notable songs include “Binnaz”, “Şiki Şiki Baba” and “Yapma Bana Numara!”.
- Frequently performed in casino venues, notably accompanying Hülya Avşar at Çakıl Gazinosu in 1991.
Nickname origin The stage name “Ciguli” derives from the Soviet‑made VAZ‑2101 automobile (known as Zhiguli), reflecting his swift accordion technique.
Discography (selected)
- Binnaz (1999)
- Horozum (2000)
- Sabır Yaaa Sabır (2003)
- Ben Akordiyonum (2006)
Ciguli remains remembered for blending traditional Balkan folk elements with contemporary pop influences, contributing significantly to the chalga scene in both Bulgaria and Turkey.
