Date 11/12/2016 - News People
Esma Redzepova, a Gipsy from the city of Skopje of Macedonia, performs on the Dome stage during the Paleo Festival in Nyon, Switzerland, Thursday, July 20, 2006. SKOPJE, Macedonia - Esma Redzepova, one of the most powerful voices in the world of Gypsy music has died in Macedonia?s capital after a brief illness, according to local media. Called the ?Queen of Gypsy music,? Redzepova in 2010 was ranked among the 50 greatest voices in the world by National Public Radio. NPR writes: ?Millions around the world have heard Redzepova?s ?Chaje Shukarije,? which was featured in the opening credits of the movie Borat.
