Ivo Papasov

About

Clarinetist who led the Ivo Papazov Wedding Band and has performed jazz-infused music with an array of groups.

Before Fame

He was born into a Romani family and left school early to pursue a musical education.

Trivia

He was the winner of the BBC's Radio3 World Music Awards Audience Award in 2005.

Family Life

He grew up in Kardzhali near the Turkish and Greek borders of Bulgaria.

Associated With

He and Peewee Russell both became skilled clarinetists.