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Azerbaijani composer renowned for film scores, symphonic works, and popular songs that defined 20th-century Azerbaijani music.Born in Baku, Sabitoglu studied at the Baku Academy of Music and Moscow Conservatory. He composed over 600 songs and 40+ film scores, blending Azerbaijani folk traditions with classical forms. His works remain cultural touchstones in Azerbaijan.

• He was the son of executed poet Mikayil Mushfig, whose 1938 Stalin-era death profoundly impacted Sabitoglu's life and artistic themes.
• Despite Soviet censorship, his music subtly preserved Azerbaijani cultural identity, notably in films like 'Arshin Mal Alan' (1965).
• Suffered a heart attack during a contentious period when his opera 'The Call of the Homeland' faced political interference, contributing to his death at 63.