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The Raif Hyseni Orchestra (The Kennedy Center)

The Raif Hyseni Orchestra

Merita Halili is one of Albania’s top performers. Born in the capital city of Tiranë, Merita grew up singing the lyric songs of her native region of central Albania. Her nationwide debut came in 1983, at the age of 17, when she sang at the National Folk Festival in the town of Gjirokastër. Soon afterwards she began to perform on Albanian Radio and Television and as a soloist with the State Ensemble for Folk Songs and Dances. She subsequently became one of the most popular singers in the country.

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Merita Halili / The Raif Hyseni Orchestra 6/18/08: Merita Halili / The Raif Hyseni Orchestra

The award-winning Albanian folk singer performs with her accordionist husband Hyseni’s ensemble. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.

Merita Halili / The Raif Hyseni Orchestra

The award-winning Albanian folk singer performs with her accordionist husband Hyseni’s ensemble. Part of the Homegrown: The Music of America concert series, presented by The Library of Congress American Folklife Center.

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