Toni Storaro facts for kids
Toni Storaro (born Tunçer Fikret Ali on August 2, 1976) is a famous singer from Bulgaria. He is known for his unique voice and for singing a popular style of music called Chalga. Toni Storaro is a leading artist with the Bulgarian music company Diapason Records.
Quick facts for kids
Toni Storaro
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| Native name |
Тони Стораро
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| Birth name | Tunçer Fikret Ali |
| Born | 2 August 1976 Shumen, Bulgaria |
| Genres | Chalga |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Contents
A Star's Journey in Music
Toni Storaro, whose birth name is Tunçer Fikret Ali, has become one of the most recognized names in Bulgarian popular and chalga music. He has created a lot of music, releasing 11 albums in both Bulgarian and Turkish languages over 15 years. He also has around 30 hit songs!
His Unique Voice
Toni Storaro is famous for his warm, deep, and special voice. He mixes different music styles from the Balkan region, including Bulgarian, Turkish, Greek, and Serbian sounds. This mix makes his music very interesting and loved by many.
Popular Albums and Awards
In 2005, Toni Storaro released an album called "For a Woman" (Bulgarian: За една жена). This album had many songs with Balkan influences and became a huge success. He even won a special award called "Virtuoso Mastery" for his amazing skill at the 8th Annual Awards for New "Folk" music.
He continued to win awards, including "Best Artist" at the First Fan TV Music Awards in 2007. He also received the "Best Singer Award" at the 10th Annual Awards for "New Folk" that same year.
Working with Other Artists
Toni Storaro has worked with many other talented singers. Some of these include Yordanka Hristova, Sofi Marinova, and Azis. He has also sung with international artists like Jovana Tipšin from Serbia and Burak Aziz from Turkey.
International Fame
Toni Storaro is very popular not only in Bulgaria but also among Bulgarians living in other countries. He has toured and performed in many places like Greece, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Canada, and the United States.
Many of his songs have been sung by other Balkan artists. For example, the Serbian singer Dragana Mirković and the Macedonian singer Toše Proeski have covered his songs.
In 2006, Toni Storaro had a big moment when he sang at a concert for the Turkish superstar Tarkan. He also performed a large concert in Greece, where people often compare his voice to the famous Greek singer Vasilis Karras. They even call him "Bulgaria's Karras"! His popular song "For a Woman" was even performed on the Bulgarian TV show Music Idol.
In 2008, he released his 11th album, which brought him more awards. He won "Best Artist" again at the 2nd Fan TV Music Awards and "Best Singer" at the 11th Annual Awards for "New Folk." He was also named "Best Singer of Love Songs" by the Romantica radio station.
Awards
- 2006–2007: Best Artist at the 1st and 2nd Fan TV Music Awards
Albums
Toni Storaro has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- Минижуп (2000)
- Имам само теб (2001)
- Нема пари (2001)
- Live party (2002)
- Карай да върви (2003)
- Битмейн ашк (2004)
- За една жена (2005)
- Теб обичам (2006)
- Балканско сърце (2006)
- Тони Стораро (2009)
- Живея само за тебе (2014)
He also has compilation albums that feature many of his best songs:
- Best vol. 1 (2008)
- 60 hits collection.mp3 (2010)
