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Albanian folk songs can be divided into major groups, the heroic epics of the north and the sweetly melodic lullabies, love songs, wedding music, work songs and other kinds of song. The music of various festivals and holidays is also an important part of Albanian folk song, especially those that celebrate Lazarus Day , which inaugurates the ...
Kaba is an Albanian music genre, a folk instrumental expression of the Albanian Iso-Polyphony, which is recognized as cultural heritage by UNESCO. [1] [2]The Albanian kaba is performed with a soloist playing the clarinet or violin, accompanied by the instrumental ensembles called saze playing lla(h)uta (saz or lute) and other instruments.
Iso-Polyphony (Albanian: Iso-polifonia) is a traditional part of Albanian folk music and, as such, is included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. [1] Albanian Iso-Polyphony is considered to have its roots in the many-voiced vajtim, the southern Albanian traditional lamentation of the dead.
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The Gjirokastër National Folklore Festival, Albania, (Albanian: Festivali Folklorik Kombëtar), has been held every five years in the month of October, starting from 1968 and it has typically included many polyphonic songs. [19] Albanian iso-polyphony is included in UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list. [20]
Albanian songs (24 C, 1 P) Albanian styles of music (4 C, 2 P) V. Music venues in Albania (1 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Music of Albania"
Pages in category "Albanian folk songs" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. S. Song of Çelo Mezani;
The festival was first held in 1968 and is regarded as the most important event in Albanian culture. [1] [2] The festival showcases Albanian traditional music, dress and dance from Albania, the diaspora, and Albanian inhabited lands throughout the Balkans and Southern Italy. The Gjirokastër Festival followed the tradition of the Folklore ...