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>From the newspaper Zëri, Prishtina, Kosova:


Interview with Eda Zari


A Modern Sound and a New Rhythm.

The portrait of this artiste would not be complete without her personal
views...

Zëri: What do you think about Albanian music?

Zari: Albanian music is rich, in particular with regard to the diverse
treasures of polyphony and folklore in our culture. I think that Albanian
composers and artistes can still find enough new elements in this treasure.

Zëri: What can you tell us about Albanian polyphony and folk music and how
it is cultivated?

Zari: Music has always been part of Albanian society in every aspect. The
treasures of our music have been handed down from one generation to another,
for instance the songs with an iso, or in the ancient dances of the north,
but in the south, too, with all their wealth of expression. There is a lot
of poetry in the polyphonic songs. They also have some of the richest
rhythms in Europe, maybe even in the world. This musical treasure house,
after all, is four hundred years old.

Zëri: What are the musical foundations of the new album you are working on,
which is going to be presented to the Albanian public at home and abroad
very soon?

Zari: They are melodies and motifs which were handed down for generations
through the family of my mother. It's music from the soul and has given me
great inspiration. A new and daring approach. Most new composers on the
Albanian music 'scene' have left traditional values behind them in their
production, but this Albanian woman has returned to the roots and sounds of
old Albanian music. This is music which will be appreciated, especially at a
time when the sources of Albanian art have fallen into decay.

>From Gazeta Shqiptare, Tirana, 25.02.2001 (Ben Andoni):

President Mejdani turns stars into "ambassadors of the nation" abroad.

 (From the show "We love Albania all the more" )

On 24 February 2001, right after the national show "We love Albania all the
more," Eda Zari was honoured by President Mejdani with the title 'Ambassador
of the Nation,' as were other noted Albanian artistes and figures (such as
the great writer Ismail Kadare, the talented violinist Tedi Papavrami, and
the soprano Inva Mula). The audience at the Palace of Congresses yesterday
was witness to the ceremony in honour of respected representatives of
Albanian culture. ... Eda Zari was extraordinary with her song "You don't
know what love is," Ismail Kadare gave a marvellous interview which
expressed the feelings of the audience.The performance of Eda Zari showed
that Albania, at least in the field of culture, has long been making an
important contribution to world culture.

>From the newspaper Koha Jonë, Tirana, 30.01.2001 (Enton Albilekaj):

The German singer with an Albanian voice (extract) She left Tirana
profoundly disappointed. Now they want her back. (Interview with the
newspaper Koha jonë.) Shaken by communism which had done so much damage,
this former graduate moved to Düsseldorf in Germany where she has been
living for the last eleven years and has embarked upon a successful career
(Interview with the newspaper Koha jonë) ... her voice is miraculous, this
young lady is going to have a future to envy...


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