Nexhmije Pagarusha

Nexhmije Pagarusha[a] (7 May 1933 – 7 February 2020) was an Albanian singer and actress. She was known as the queen of Albanian music.[1][2] She was known for her Albanian folk songs during her three decade career, starting in 1948. She was born in Mališevo, Vardar Banovina, Kingdom of Yugoslavia (today Kosovo).[3]

Pagarusha died on 7 February 2020 in Tirana, aged 86.[4]

Singles

  • Baresha (English: The Shepherdess)
  • Ani mori nuse (English: Alright, oh young bride)
  • Mora testin (English: I took the test)
  • Kur më shkon si zog n'hava (English: When you fly like a bird in the sky)
  • Kur më del në derë (English: When you show up at my doorstep)
  • Ke selvitë (English: At the cypresses)
  • Ç'u ngrit lulja në mëngjes (English: How'd the flower rise in the morning)
  • Çil njat zemër plot kujtime (English: Open that heart full of memories)
  • Dallëndyshe (English: Swallow bird)
  • Një lule (English: A flower)
  • Zambaku i Prizrenit (English: Prizren's lily)
  • Sytë për ty i kam të njomë (English: My eyes for you are wet)

References

  1. "Nexhmije Pagarusha, një fenomen I papërsëritshëm". teksteshqip.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013.
  2. "Nexhmije Pagarusha nderohet nga Nishani me urdhrin "Nderi I Kombit"". teksteshqip.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2013.
  3. "Biografia: Nexhmije Pagarusha". Archived from the original on 2015-07-10. Retrieved 2020-02-07.
  4. Albanian music icon Nexhmije Pagarusha dies at the age of 86