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Simaku

Simaku - world music

About Me




Simaku is a famous and beloved singer from Albania. As a teen she represented Albanian culture, singing folklore on national television and radio and performing to international audiences.

Simaku won many competitions and awards, worked with many well-known composers and musicians, forayed into modern pop and created the first music videos in her country.

Simaku has crafted a modern world music album that is rooted in exotic, mysterious, undiscovered eastern-European folklore.

Simaku’s music is part archive, part futurism. Ancient folklore brought to life through angelic melodies in exotic, contemporary arrangements. Her voice, at times explosive, melancholy, even mind expanding, transcends the ages and musical landscapes, bringing the sounds of Iliria to the listening world.*********NEW click here to go to interview at popthought.com*********
**********Click Here For article from The Oakland Press - Detroit**********
********** buy CD - ECHOES FROM ILIRIA **********
********** Download SIMAKU @ iTUNES**********
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New CD featuring 10 songs in Albanian language is also available in US stores.
Buy CD at Borders Books & Music or online at Amazon.com or Tower.com or visit www.simaku.com for more info. vspace=35 hspace=100
Simaku live in concert in Vlore Stadium, Albania from her tour "Kenget e popullit tim" (Songs of my people)***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku live in concert in Vlore Stadium, Albania from her tour "Kenget e popullit tim" (Songs of my people) ***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku live in concert in Vlore Stadium, Albania from her tour "Kenget e popullit tim" (Songs of my people) ***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku - TV moments, Albania ***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku Music Video - "Maraku" ***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku Music Video - "Qyqe" ***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***
Simaku Music Video - "Qamiles"***WWW.SIMAKU.COM***

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Music:

Member Since: 11/2/2005
Band Website: simaku.com
Band Members: New CD by Simaku distributed by SONY/BMG is now available in US retail stores. Check your local Tower Records, Virgin, Borders and other music retailers. Or click below TO BUY CD AT AMAZON.COM

********** buy CD - ECHOES FROM ILIRIA **********
Influences: NEW NEW NEW - VIA HOLLYWOOD IN ENGLISH - Simaku recorded 10 original songs in Hollywood - New player added below
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Simaku - Echoes from Iliria
ATTEND Musæus to my sacred song, and learn what rites to sacrifice belong. Jove I invoke, the earth and solar light, The moons pure splendor, and the stars of the night.
~ORPHEUS
Ejani Muza ne kengen time tshenjte asistoni, Zotin kendoj, tokes dhe drites se djellit, shkelqimin e venitur thenes, Dhe yjeve te nates lart qellit
aesthete or esthete (stht) n. 1. One who cultivates an unusually high sensitivity to beauty, as in art or nature. 2. One whose pursuit and admiration of beauty is regarded as excessive or affected.
This album is dedicated to my first teacher of music, my father. Also I would like to thank my family and friends in and out of Albania but especially Mami. I will always be indebted to Albania and the Albanian Diaspora who have applauded me with such passion and generosity and Im grateful to no end. A very special thank you to Jason Whittington and thanks to Amy Basler and all at Reincarnate and everyone else who contributed to the realization of this album.

1.Pak Me Shume - 5:58
2.Se-sa Come to Me - 4:25
3.Haxhirea Haxhireas Song - 4:23
4.Anes Lumenjve Riverside - 6:09
5.Jug*Veri South-North - 4:29
6.Ura Shijakut Bridge of Shijakut - 4:31
7.Djelli The Sun - 3:36
8.Pranvera Do Te Vi Spring Will Come - 3:59
9.Kur Jam Me Ty When Im With You - 5:03
10.Dashuria Love - 4:49
(p)&© 2006 Muza Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Manufactured and distributed in the USA by SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, 550 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10022 under exclusive license by Reincarnate Music. WARNING: Unauthorized reproduction of this recording is a violation of applicable laws and subject to criminal prosecution. (p)&© 2006 Muza Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Made in USA. www.simaku.comBlog images

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Sounds Like:

Contemporary world fusion from Albania.

L. Poradeci (1899-1987), a poetical talent of a different nature, a brilliant lyrical poet, wrote a soft and warm poetry, but with a deep thinking and a charming musicality Vallja e yjeve (The Dance of Stars), 1933, Ylli i zemrës (The Star of Heart) 1937.

F. S. Noli (1882-1965) F.S. Noli is one of the most versatile figures -- he was a distinguished Poet, historian, dramatist, aesthete and musicologist, publicist, translator and master of the Albanian language, on top of being a statesman and diplomat, he is the genius of Albanian culture of the 20th century


Record Label: Muza Records, LLC / SONY/BMG Distribution
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

*********Painting (lule) Flowers*********

I have Pure Love For Painting History, Poetry, Music, Love Simaku                                ...
Posted by Simaku on Mon, 26 Feb 2007 12:37:00 PST

***** Star of Heaven *****

    Poems of Vision & Prophecy                 Hail to thee, blithe spirit! Bird thou never wert That far from Heaven, or near it Poorest thy fu...
Posted by Simaku on Fri, 12 Jan 2007 02:42:00 PST

...........PARIS MUSEE...........

Preface   Villards Collections of the" Gods of Art" &very inspiring...to risive such Passioned Images...that simes like Milion Sun's,as to hire in digital voice of Heaven...Oh what Meraviliose S...
Posted by Simaku on Thu, 11 Jan 2007 12:42:00 PST

A New Beginning...

Holy Days are here and we all should celebrate&.   This year has been great, I am so humbled by all of you who came to see me sing live and special thank you for all my space Friends This past 1...
Posted by Simaku on Mon, 25 Dec 2006 10:58:00 PST

10 Original Songs in English -recorded in Hollywood

Dear friends, I posted a new player a little ways down on the left with 10 Original Songs in English that I recorded in Hollywood. Hope you enjoy and please leave comments if you feel inspired to do s...
Posted by Simaku on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:52:00 PST

***** Painting for Postcard *****

Light...Love...Art...Star & Peace.  ...
Posted by Simaku on Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:41:00 PST

:::New Simaku interview at popthought.com:::

Simaku: Old World Meets New World By David Yurkovich - www.popthought.com Those of us raised on commercial radio are likely unfamiliar with the name Simaku. The Albanian music star arrived in the Un...
Posted by Simaku on Fri, 01 Sep 2006 08:12:00 PST

Simaku in Hollywood last week

Aug 1st - Simaku and Jason Whittington met in Hollywood about recording Echoes From Iliria in English.  ...
Posted by Simaku on Sun, 06 Aug 2006 08:03:00 PST

Simaku Live at CBGB's in Manhattan

Simaku Live at in Manhattan Thurs August 10th @ 9:30 pm Encore performance with band at CB's 313 Gallery before the famous venue closes down after 32 years. Click here for more info www.simaku.com/l...
Posted by Simaku on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 10:08:00 PST

Thank you Sony/BMG and Borders!

  Thank you to Sony/BMG and Borders for giving our Albanian language CD Echoes from Iliria this unique chance to be shared with the American public. It surpassed all expectations to have the oppo...
Posted by Simaku on Sun, 16 Jul 2006 09:14:00 PST