The concert was realized in honor of the Great Poet and Master of the Polyphony of the Southern Albania Lefter Çipa, “Honor of the Nation”.

For the first time, Opera diva Eva Golemi came in duet with Albanian rock legend Aleksandër Gjoka, in an arrangement of the famous song “Move you, fair-haired woman” by the composer and artistic director of the National Ensemble Sokol Marsi.

The concert had the special participation of the artist Bujar Asqeriu “Honor of Nation”, soloists: Malvina Likaj, Aranit Hoxha, Denisa Gjezo, Mirela Aliaj, Raimond Kllogjeri, Avni Miraka; solo dancers: Gëzim Halili, Helga Saraçi, Marjana Shkreta, Rei Berisha, Frenki Ziaj. Participants in the concert were Irini Qirjako, Petrit Lulo, Artur Vera, Bashkim Alibali, Hatixe Lushi, the polyphonic groups of Himara, Bënça, Piluri and many other artists.

The poet Lefter Çipa (Pilur, 1942 – 2021) is the most productive author of polyphony during the last 40 years. He is the author of more than 1250 songs performed by the famous polyphonic groups, the State Ensemble of Songs and Dances as well as dozens of other artistic ensembles. Lefter Çipa is considered the unique author of songs of high artistic and musical value and has participated with his creations in the National Folk Festivals held in Gjirokastra, Berat and Lezha.

Lefter Çipa has been honored with awards and decorations, including the highest decoration, “Honour of Nation”./r.e/p.s./