Music of Kosovo

Kosovar music displays a variety of influences. Music has always been part of the Albanian and Serbian cultures in Kosovo. Along with modern music, folk music is the most popular. There are many folk singers and ensembles. Classical music is also known in Kosovo. The modern music in Kosovo has its origin in the Western countries. The main modern genres include: pop, hip hop,rock and jazz.

It is characterized by use of çiftelia (an authentic Albanian instrument), mandolin, mandola and percussion. The most notable Albanian rock bands are: Gjurmët, Diadema, Jericho, Offchestra, Toxin, Purgatory, Minatori, Trix, Rock Gjinis, Troja, Votra, Humus, Asgjë Sikur Dielli, Gillespie, Kthjellu, Cute Babulja, Babilon, Bloody Foreigners etc. Armend Xhaferi - Jazz Guitarist, Bajram Istrefi Jr. - Jazz Drummer, Ilir Bajri is a notable jazz and electronic musician.

Rita Ora, Era Istrefi, Dua Lipa, Kida,Dhurata Dora, Nora Istrefi, Majk (rapper), Genta Ismajli, Rona Nishliu, Vedat Ademi and Adelina Ismajli are some of the most popular commercial singers in Kosovo today.

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