subject: This Muzik Shqip Varies According To The Various Regions [print this page] Muzik shqipor Albanian music to be more accurate is a mixture of diverse influences. This music is unique in the different areas. For example The established music of the Ghegs in the north and the Tosks in the south are different from each other. Music has changed in style and that is pronounced from the modern music of the Tirana and Shkoder. As early as the 1920s a composer by the name of Fan.S.Noli has reproduced parts in Albanian classical music.
The cultural and military domination of Albania has led to the birth of modern music. Muzik shqip is a mix of southeastern European and Turkish music. It is interesting that the Albanians were successful in conserving their cultural individuality despite the long period of oppression.
Muzik shqip can be fragmented in three classes. The northern one is rugged in disposition while the southern is soft. They are entirely different. Confusing rhythms are to be named like 3/8, 58,and 108. The first Albanian music compilation was done by Pjeter Dungu. Albanian folk songs are a constituent of all festivities and vacations. Cradlesongs and laments also constitute the muzik shqip and are sung by women alone. Epic poetry called Rapsodi Kreshnike are sung and they are accompanied by the Lahuta which is in reality a one string fiddle. The shepherds music is musical. They utilize musical instruments that are home made. It is a peculiar clarinet. The music of this clan is melancholic. Muzik shqip is legendary for the funeral laments that begin with a chorus. Folk Love songs are also a Southern Albanian custom. The Tosks are popular for their ensembles like the violins and clarinets. The city of Permet is the epitome of Musical conceptions of the south. Prominent musicians like Remzi Lela and Laver Bariu have to their credit a dynasty of music.
As a musical instrument the kaba is extraordinary as it is a blend of the sounds of numerous musical instruments. It is popular in the Southern regions. Albanian culture is marked by the mixture of feelings of love with restraint. A few commendable musicians of Albania are Altin Shira, Eli Fara, Flora Gashi,Laver Bariu, Irini Qirjako and many others.
Tirana and Korca both have forever been centers and the cradle of Albanian music both of a famous and refined nature. Kosovo is also a home for muzik shqip. It has been disseminated far and wide by creative people like Merita Halili and Myslim Leli. Influence from Western Europe and the United States have led to the emergence of bands that play rock, and rap. Muzik shqip has not been explored completely. It is an antique treasure anticipating to arrive at the world at large. A good composer of Albanian classical music was Mart Gjoka who was famous for his composing of several vocal and instrumental music. He made use of urban art songs and northern highland tribe tunes to compose. Cesk Zadeja was considered the founder of Albanian classical music. His composition changed from symphonies to ballets. Later muzik shqip focused on operas, ballets. A few musical instruments utilised in Albanian music are Klarineta, Tepsia, Zumarja, Surlja,etc.
