For the first time, he gained his success in 1962, at the stage of the Sailor’s club (Denizchiler) at the age of 14. At recommendation of Maestro Niyazi, he took part at an international youth music festival in Helsinki, the Finnish capital and returned with an award. In this connection, the popular magazine Ogonyok published his portrait and the article entitled "A youngster from Baku conquers the world".
Magomayev was the soloist of the Azerbaijan State Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre in the 1960s, was on probation in the La Scala theatre in Milan. Muslim earned fame as an opera singer with Rossini's "Barber of Seville". He also became known for his aria from Puccini's "Tosca".
In the former USSR, Muslim was the one who brought opera to Estrada. At the very young age of 31, he was awarded the People's Artist of the USSR. His repertoire comprised up to 600 compositions. The great singer was also a great composer and author of unique songs.
Huge work is carried out today to perpetuate the memory of the great singer. The part of this work was the opening ceremony of the memorial board on the house in Baku where Muslim Magomayev lived.
Though three years have passed since the death of Muslim Magomayev, whose talent was famous worldwide, his memory continues to live. The memories about one of the brightest stars of the contemporary world of music, Muslim Magomayev, will always remain in the hearts of Azerbaijani people.
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