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The culture of Albania

An exploration of Albanian history and culture with author and political theorist Lea Ypi, curator Adela Demetja, academic and translator Ani Kokobobo and violinist Aurel Qirjo.

Lea Ypi, author of a memoir entitled Free: Coming of Age at the End of History, joins Matthew Sweet to explore the history and culture of Albania - its art, music and literature.

They're joined by Adela Demetja - curator and director of the Tirana Art Lab - Centre for Contemporary Art in Albania and curator of the Albania pavilion in last year's Venice Biennale, which featured the work of Lumturi Blloshmi.

Ani Kokobobo, Associate Professor and chair of Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Kansas and translator of Ismail Kadare, discusses Kadare's major works including his 1981 novel The Palace of Dreams.

Violinist Aurel Qirjo performs in studio - music featured on the album At least wave your handkerchief at me: The joys and sorrows of Southern Albanian song, by his band Saz'iso.

Producer: Eliane Glaser

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44 minutes

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Thu 23 Mar 2023 22:00

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  • Thu 23 Mar 2023 22:00

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