Albanian epic poetry

Albanian epic poetry is a form of epic poetry created by the Albanian people. It consists of a longstanding oral tradition still very much alive. A good number of Albanian rhapsodes (Albanian: lahutarë) can be found today in Kosovo and northern Albania, and some also in Montenegro. Northern Albanian epic poetry is performed singing to the accompaniment of the lahutë or çifteli.

Albanian epic poetry

Albanian epic poetry is a form of epic poetry created by the Albanian people. It consists of a longstanding oral tradition still very much alive. A good number of Albanian rhapsodes (Albanian: lahutarë) can be found today in Kosovo and northern Albania, and some also in Montenegro. Northern Albanian epic poetry is performed singing to the accompaniment of the lahutë or çifteli.