Remembering the Macedonian Roma Queen of Song, Esma Redžepova, on Her 80th Birthday: A Life of Melodies and Advocacy
Today was supposed to be Esma's 80th birthday.
In the heart of Skopje's historic old town, amidst the tumultuous backdrop of World War II, a voice was born that would later echo across continents and generations. Esma Redžepova, born on August 8, 1943, transcended th…
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