New York Times
Ms.
Redzepova sang in more than 10 languages and recorded more than 500
songs. In the Balkans, her hits reached multiple generations.When
she sang about unrequited love, adversity or pride in the Romany
culture, her voice was a caldron of emotions. It could be a raspy
shout, a sob, a nuanced tease, a model of long-breathed purity or an
invitation to dance.Battling
prejudice against her culture, Ms. Redzepova was a pioneer in
bringing wider recognition and respect to Romany music. Songs she
sang in the Romany language were played on the radio well beyond
Macedonia, and she toured concert halls as early as the 1960s.
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Ms.
Redzepova sang in more than 10 languages and recorded more than 500
songs. In the Balkans, her hits reached multiple generations.When
she sang about unrequited love, adversity or pride in the Romany
culture, her voice was a caldron of emotions. It could be a raspy
shout, a sob, a nuanced tease, a model of long-breathed purity or an
invitation to dance.Battling
prejudice against her culture, Ms. Redzepova was a pioneer in
bringing wider recognition and respect to Romany music. Songs she
sang in the Romany language were played on the radio well beyond
Macedonia, and she toured concert halls as early as the 1960s. Link : https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/12/arts/music/esma-redzepova-who-sang-to-generations-of-her-roma-heritage-dies-at-73.html?fbclid=IwAR2Z6TiSDr19UZBmm4AQASPPr1bLbei9G0ogF09KbR4hBvF-phgcLCAKVAs