Toni Storaro facts for kids
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Toni Storaro
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Native name |
Тони Стораро
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Birth name | Tunçer Fikret Ali |
Born | Shumen, Bulgaria |
2 August 1976
Genres | Chalga |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals |
Labels | Storaro Music |
Toni Storaro, born Tunçer Fikret Ali on August 2, 1976, is a famous Bulgarian singer. He is known for his unique voice. Toni Storaro is a top artist with Diapason Records, a big music company in Bulgaria.
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Toni Storaro's Music Journey
Toni Storaro, whose birth name is Tunçer Fikret Ali, has become one of the biggest names in Bulgarian popular music. He is especially famous for a style of music called chalga. He has released many songs and albums over his career.
In about 15 years, he created 11 albums. These albums included songs in both Bulgarian and Turkish languages. He also released around 30 hit songs. People love his voice because it is warm, rich, and deep. He mixes different sounds from Balkan music, including Bulgarian, Turkish, Greek, and Serbian styles.
Hit Songs and Awards
His 2005 album, "For One Woman" (Bulgarian: За една жена), was a huge success. It featured many Balkan songs and was recorded in Germany. This album produced several popular singles. It also earned him a special award for "Virtuoso Mastery" at the 8th Annual Awards for New "Folk" music.
In 2007, Toni Storaro received more awards. He was named "Best Artist" at the First Fan TV Music Awards. He also won the "Best Singer Award" at the 10th Annual Awards for "New Folk."
Working with Other Artists
Toni Storaro has worked with many other talented singers. Some of these include Yordanka Hristova, Sofi Marinova, Tanya Boeva, and Azis. He has also collaborated with international artists like Jovana Tipšin from Serbia and Burak Aziz from Turkey.
He is very popular outside of Bulgaria too. Many Bulgarians living in other countries enjoy his music. He has toured in places like Greece, Turkey, Spain, Germany, Canada, and the United States. Other Balkan artists have even covered his songs. For example, Serbian singer Dragana Mirković and Macedonian singer Toše Proeski have performed their versions of his music.
In 2006, Toni Storaro performed at a concert in Turkey with the famous Turkish singer Tarkan. He also had a big concert in Greece. In Greece, his voice is often compared to the Greek star Vasilis Karras. People there sometimes call him "Bulgaria's Karras." His popular song "For a Woman" (Bulgarian: "За една жена") was even performed on the Bulgarian TV show Music Idol.
In 2008, he released his 11th album. This album brought him more awards. He won "Best Artist" at the 2nd Fan TV Music Awards. He also received "Best Singer" at the 11th Annual Awards for "New Folk." A radio station called Romantica also gave him the title of "Best Singer of Love Songs."
Awards and Recognition
- 2006–2007: Best Artist at the 1st and 2nd Fan TV Music Awards
Music Albums
Toni Storaro has released many albums and compilation collections.
Studio Albums
- Miniskirt (2000)
- I Have Only You (2001)
- No Money (2001)
- Live Party (2002)
- Let It Go (2003)
- My Love (2004)
- For One Woman (2005)
- I Love You (2006)
- Balkan Heart (2006)
- Toni Storaro (2009)
- I Live Only for You (2014)
Compilation Albums
- Best vol. 1 (2008)
- 60 Hits Collection.mp3 (2010)
Selected Songs
- "Another Life" (with Desi) (2003)
- "Two Fates" (with Tanya Boeva) (2001)
- "I Love" (with Azis) (2004)
- "Forgive Me" (2004)
- "The Best Company" (2016)
- "Don't Ask Anymore" (with Preslava) (2014)
- "Love" (with Sofi Marinova) (2014)
- "Special Greeting" (with Sali Okka) (2015)
- "I Want You to Feel Me" (2015)
- "I Won't Let You Be Someone Else's" (with Alisia) (2015)
- "Bravo" (2015)
- "Pitbull" (with Emilia) (2015)
- "Truth" (2015)
- "Let Pride Hurt" (with Roksana) (2015)
- "The Day of Love" (2016)
- "Crazy" (2016)
- "Summer 2016" (2016)
- "You Were Fine" (with Alisia) (2017)
- "Daddy's Gold" (with Alisia) (2018)