Albania Music by Naheed Siddiqui

Albania is a country in Southeastern Europe. Albania is a parliamentary democracy that is transforming its economy into a market-oriented system. Tirana is the capital of Albania . Albania's political, military and cultural domination by outside elements have contributed to the country's modern music scene. Albanian music is a fusion of the musics of Southeastern Europe, especially that of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled Albania for more than 500 years. The city of Korca hs long been the cultural capital of Albania, and its music is considered the most sophisticated in the country. Albania's capital, Tirana, is the home of popular music. In recent times, influences from Western Europe and the United States have led to the creation of bands that play rock, pop, hip hop among many other genres. The Albanian music has never had the chance to get a worldwide publicity such as the one that would come from a successful movie or other event of international interest. It is really like an unexplored treasure of antiquity, that is waiting to be discovered.