Habil Aliyev (born in 1927) is one of those legendary musicians who personify the best traditions of a nation's culture in the consciousness of its people. Poems have been written, paintings created and a monument established in honor of a living national artist of the Azerbaijan Republic -- Habil Aliyev, the unique master of the kamancha, an Azerbaijani folk instrument. The most notable thing about Habil Aliyev is that he is the invariable recipient of respect and love. The magnificent artistry of this master kamancha player has been warmly received in many countries, including Egypt, Bulgaria, France, Turkey, Italy, Sweden, England, Switzerland, Pakistan and Germany. Reviews of his concerts have called him the Paqanini of the East, the Orfey of Azerbaijan and the master of magical sounds.