Irini Qirjako

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Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955 (age 70)
Finiq, Albania
Genres
  • Albanian folk music
  • potpourri
OccupationSinger
Years active1975–present
Irini Qirjako
Born (1955-04-21) 21 April 1955 (age 70)
Finiq, Albania
Genres
  • Albanian folk music
  • potpourri
OccupationSinger
Years active1975–present

Irini Qirjako (born 21 April 1955) is an Albanian folk singer, also known as the 'Nightingale of Labëria'.[1]

Qirjako is one of the most famous folk singers in southern Albania.[2] She sings in the traditional Tosk Albanian folk style as well as potpourri (Albanian: potpuri).[3] She also performs in iso-polyphonic groups that are traditional for southern Albania.[4]

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