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The folkloric group Ensemble Tirana, founded in Tirana in 1978, perform folkloric dances, songs and instrumental melodies, mostly from region surrounding Albania's capitol, but also pieces from the other regions of Albania and neighboring Kosovo. The ensemble's live erformances demonstrate a variety of folk costumes from various areas, as well as numerous characteristic musical instruments.

Ensemble Tirana has played at numerous festivals and national folklore activities in Turkey, Greece, Croatia, France, Germany, Egypt, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, and Sweden. —Courtesy Calabash Music