“Last farewell to Agim Krajka, the man who named the accordion after him.

“The accordion was inseparable from his creative personality, who stood out with his dangerous songs of light music in the heavy atmosphere of the communist marches while based on folk song”, said Rama.

“I do not know if there was another composer whose songs were repeated on the lips of the art-lovers of the then Albanian world without youtube or a smartphone. But, I do not believe there is anyone of that world who today does not has felt a heartbreak at the creator of those melodies passing away”, concluded PM Rama. /j.p/r.e/p.s./

During his long career, Krajka has created pieces in light music, folk music, classical music and soundtracks of many Albanian films.

The sad news was given by his son Ulis Krajka, who said, “I wish the soul of our dear father rests in heaven “.

Krajka’s creativity is voluminous. The master has composed hundreds of songs, folk dances and many pieces for symphony orchestra.

His creativity got an added value ​​with the soundtracks of many films which he composed during the 70s and 80s. Cinematographic masterpieces such as “The Happy Couple”, “Lady from the City”, “A Friend from the Village”, etc., would not have a special place in the history of our cinematography, without the soundtracks that the Grand Master Agim created.

He participated in many music festivals until the last festivals after the ’90s, starting with the famous song “Hiccup”, sung by Vaçe Zela at the First Radio Song Festival in 1961. He has been honored with over 15 awards.

Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj sent a message of condolence describing Agim Krajka as the brilliant composer who left behind a treasure for Albanian art./k.s//a.a/p.s./