In 2014, Montclair State University in New Jersey made history by launching the first-ever Albanian-Balkan Ensemble in the United States. Founded by Raif Hyseni, a renowned Kosovar musician, and his wife, famed Albanian singer Merita Halili, this ensemble introduced American students to the rich sounds of Albanian folk music. Over the past decade, this groundbreaking… Continue reading 10 Years of Albanian Folk Music Thriving at Montclair State University in the USA