GRAMOZ GJINI
Gramoz was the soloist of the legendary Tirana Ensemble, including six male singers and one female soloist coming from different Albanian regions, whose intention was to honor the rich and unknown Albanian polyphonic repertoire.
The songs of Gjini Ensemble waves between elegies, historical and epical pieces and tackle themes like love, seduction, migration, loss and death. The leader (Mostly role of Gramoz) indicates a melodic basis over which the chorus (son Brihans, Ylber
and other members) creates a sweet but strong emotional response.
BRIHANS GJINI
Brihans, the son, is a naturally talented singer who knows the traditional repertoire very well via his father ; and he also sings many other styles. His role in the Gjini Ensemble is "the thrower" a typical and unique polyphonic voice of a region
in South Albania. He also is "the breaker" , depends on the song, which consists breaking the melody and becoming the rhythmic engine of the song.
RAPHAEL DE COCK
Raphaël De Cock is a multitalented Belgian singer and a good friend of family Gjini. Raphaël sometimes joins the Gjini Ensemble and gives the Ensemble an extra, special dimension.
MIMOZA KOSTURI
Mimoza is a famous, Albanian folk singer. She has a long experience in the field of polyphony from South-Albania, performing songs from Gjirokastra and Vlora. She finished her studies on the conservatory for classical - and folk music. For the moment she is a moderator at radio Tirana and sings regularly for the National Ensemble of Tirana. Mimoza usually does the leading voice.