Irini Qirjako (born 21 April 1955) is an Albanian folk singer, also known as the 'Nightingale of Labëria'.
Career Qirjako is one of the most famous folk singers in southern Albania. She sings in the traditional Tosk Albanian folk style as well as potpourri (). She also performs in iso-polyphonic groups that are traditional for southern Albania.
Discography Albums 1998: Këngët e atdheut tim 2000: Zura një mike Suljote 2003: Dy shelege në një portë 2005: Sorkë Moj 2007: Më kërkon portë më portë 2012: Tundu Bejke
Singles 2000: Ç'u mbush mali plot me rrush 2003: Do marr çiften, do dal për gjah 2005: Oj Zogo 2005: Te rrapi në Mashkullorë 2015: Mbeçë more shokë, mbeçë 2017: Nuse moj sorkadhe 2018: S'ka si kjo nuse o 2018: Kolazh dasme
Awards In 2005, the President of Albania, Alfred Moisiu, awarded her the title Mjeshtre e madhe, the greatest artistic honorary title in Albania. Qirjako is decorated Qytetare nderi (Honorary citizen) of Sarandë.
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