Vladimir Kirilov Ampov (born 21 July 1978), known professionally as Grafa, is a Bulgarian pop singer, songwriter, composer, music producer and record label executive. The son of musicians Toni Ampova and Kiril Ampov of the trio „Speshen Sluchay“, Grafa began performing at an early age and has developed a long-standing career as one of the recognizable figures in contemporary Bulgarian pop music.
Grafa made his first public appearance in 1988, at the age of 10, performing with „Speshen Sluchay“. His early career included the songs „Mama, Tatko i Az“ and „Mama, Tatko i Az №2“, followed by his first solo song „Mandarini“. His debut album, Gumeni Chovecheta, was released in 1993. In the following years, he continued to release music and perform internationally, winning the grand prize at the „Sinya Perla na Rovinj“ festival in Croatia in 1995.
Alongside his work as a performer, Grafa has established himself as a composer and producer, writing and producing songs for numerous Bulgarian artists, including Rushi Vidinliev, Lyubo Kirov, Maria Ilieva, Mihaela Fileva, Poli Genova, Divna and others. From 2017 onward, he has also been a coach on the Bulgarian television talent show The Voice of Bulgaria, participating in five seasons between 2017 and 2024.
In 2025, Grafa released the album Sinergiya, which includes the duet „Vseki ot nas“ with Bobi. The song became one of the notable tracks from the album and was created in support of women affected by oncological diseases. Through his work as a singer, songwriter and producer, Grafa continues to play an active role in the development of contemporary Bulgarian pop music.
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