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Esma Redzepova
Esma Redzepova was born in 1943 in Skopje, Macedonia, into a Romani family. She began performing as a child and joined the Romani ensemble Ansambl Tetovo in...
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Esma Redzepova was born in 1943 in Skopje, Macedonia, into a Romani family. She began performing as a child and joined the Romani ensemble Ansambl Tetovo in her early twenties. Her voice carried both the traditional sounds of Balkan folk music and the specific rhythms of Romani culture.
In 1975, her song 'Cheje Shukarije' became a major hit. The track, along with others like 'Abre Kako Dilinea' and 'Barvalipe Na Mangav,' helped bring her music to international audiences. She recorded several albums, including 'Romano Raj' in 1976 and 'Queen of Gypsies' in 1994.
Redzepova performed with Ansambl Tetovo throughout her career. As a prominent Romani woman artist, she also became known for speaking openly about Romani rights, which brought her both admiration and criticism within the societies where she performed.
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