Instruments

Cyla dyjare

Ancient Instrument dating back to Illyrian tribes, double flute, often seen accompanying shepherds song about nature
Region: Lab

This is specifically iso-polyphonic instrument, conceived and constructed as such, unlike other folk instruments. It is found throughout Labëria, particularly in the Vlorë and Sarandë areas. (9)

Gajde- gajde may have entered Albanian via Serbo-Croat. The gajde comprises a bag (shakull) made from the hide of a small livestock animal, a drone (buçalla) and a chanter (pipa). Today the geographical range of the bagpipe covers southern Albania, mainly in Toskëria, in the districts of Berati, Kuçovë, Pogradec, Gramsh, Devoll, Korçë, Librazhd (9)

Region: Tosk

This is an example of a Gajde song from the city of Pogradec, in the Tosk region of Albania.

Singers and performers: Sazet e Permetit/ Permet Ensemble, from the town of Permet.

Performing forces include 3 voices, mandolin, def, clarinet, and accordion.

Llahuta/ Mandolin

Def/ Tambourine

These are usually the instruments used in an ensemble that accompanies an iso-polyphonic tune. (9)

Clarinet