Agim Krajka

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Agim Krajka is a famous Albanian music composer. He was born on May 1, 1937 in the small city of Kavajë, Albania to a family from Dibër, present day Macedonia.
Krajka began his musical career at the Pioneer Palace in Tirana sometime in the early 1950s where he learned accordion, the musical instrument for which he were to become famous. He went on to study composition at the State Conservatory in Tirana between 1963-1968. Known for his close collaboration with legendary singer Vaçe Zela, he authored two of her most well-known songs, Lemza and Djaloshi dhe Shiu. He also composed music for several films such as "Zonja nga Qyteti", "Udha e Shkronjave".. etc. He has been awarded Albania's Merited People's Artist prize for his long contribution to music.

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