Fatmira Brecani
Fatmira Breçani | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Fatmira Breçani |
| Born | May 8, 1960 Markaj, Tropojë, Albania |
| Genres | Albanian folk |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
Fatmira Breçani (born 8 May 1960) is an Albanian folk singer from Tropoja. She began performing in the 1970s and has become one of the leading exponents of northern Albania song traditions.[1][2] Over her career she has recorded hundreds of songs, won numerous national and international awards, and received a presidential decoration for her contributions to Albanian culture.[3]
Biography
Early life
Fatmira Breçani was born in the village of Markaj, Tropoja, northern Albania. Raised in a large family of twelve children, she was immersed from childhood in the region’s rich folk traditions. In the late 1970s she trained under veteran folk singer Fatime Sokoli ..[1]
Career
Breçani made her debut on the Albania folk stage in the mid‑1970s. She became known for her renditions of traditional Tropoja songs such as “E vogla e nanës” and “Xinxillushe.” .[4] She continues to tour extensively across Albania, Kosovo, and the Albanian diaspora.[2]
Discography
Albums
- Hite (26 November 2024)
- Lujma, Lujma Doren
- Hajde Ne Bahçe
- Hidhe Vallen
- Oj Lulja e Blinit
- Dola n’ Penxhere
- N’ Dërrasë të Vëkit
- Potpuri
- Kërcimtaja
- Çikat Hedhin Vallë
- Lulja e Bjeshkës
- Dil Moj, Dil te Kroni
- Në Dasmën Tonë S’ndalet Gëzimitdrhzre
Tropojane Jam
- Jam e Bukur
- Tropojane
- Xinxilushe
- Hitet
- Tropojane Jamë
- Valle Tropojane
Singles
- "E vogla e nanës" (2013)
- "Me zemër të bardhë" (2021)
- "Gzimi i shpis" (2023)
- "Shqiptari" (2023)
- "Merri syt e mi" (2024)
- "Kolazh" (14 April 2025)
- "Kolazh Tropoje" (26 February 2025)
- "Kolazh 100 Vjet Muzikë" (26 February 2025)
- "E Bukura" (14 June 2025)[2]
References
- ^ a b CRI (5 March 2021). ""Fatmira Breçani së shpejti me një këngë të re"". CRI Albanian.
- ^ a b c "Fatmira Brecani – Recent Releases". Retrieved 23 July 2025.
- ^ Koha (18 May 2021). "Married for 30 years, Fatmira Breçani reveals the key to happiness". Koha.net.
- ^ "Fatmira Brecani – Artist Overview". Retrieved 23 July 2025.