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Irini Qirjako

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Irini Qirjako
Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955 (age 69)
Finiq, Albania
MediumSolo singer, actress
NationalityAlbanian
Years active1975-present
GenresAlbanian folk music, potpuri
SpouseMaksi Qirjako

Irini Qirjako is an Albanian solo singer, composer and actress. She is one of the most famous folk singers in southern Albania. She sings in the traditional Tosk Albanian folk style as well as potpourri (Albanian: Potpuri). She also performs in iso-polyphonic groups that are traditional for southern Albania.[1]

Discography

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Albums

  • 1998: Këngët e atdheut tim
  • 2000: Zura një mike Suljote
  • 2003: Dy shelege në një portë
  • 2005: Sorkë Moj
  • 2007: Më kërkon portë më portë
  • 2012: Tundu Bejke

Singles

  • 2000: Ç'u mbush mali plot me rrush
  • 2003: Do marr çiften, do dal për gjah
  • 2005: Oj Zogo
  • 2005: Te rrapi në Mashkullorë
  • 2015: Mbeçë more shokë, mbeçë
  • 2017: Nuse moj sorkadhe
  • 2018: S'ka si kjo nuse o
  • 2018: Kolazh dasme

Awards

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  • In 2005 the President of Albania, Alfred Moisiu awarded her the title Mjeshtre e madhe , the greatest artistic honorary title in Albania.
  • Qirjako is decorated Qytetare nderi (Honorary citizen) of Sarandë.

References

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  1. ^ "Irini Qirjako". web.archive.org. 2013-12-12. Retrieved 2025-01-05.