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Esma Redžepova
Acting
Born August 8, 1943 · Skopje, Macedonia
Died December 11, 2016
Also known as Esma Redžepova-Teodosievska
Biography
Emma Redzepova was a Macedonian vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian of Romani ethnicity. Because of her prolific repertoire, which includes hundreds of songs, and because of her contribution to Roma culture and its promotion, she was nicknamed Queen of the Gypsies.
Awards & recognition
- National artist of Macedonia · 2013
- Bjørnson Prize · 2005
- King and Queen of Romani Music · 1976
- Order of Merit — Macedonia
