BIOGRAPHY

Eda Zari is an Albanian-German singer who was born in Tirana, Albania, in 1971. At the age of 18, she relocated to Germany.

Raised in a family of musicians, Eda Zari's journey into the world of music commenced at the age of six. Nurtured by the rich cultural heritage of the Lela Dynasty, an esteemed ensemble renowned for traditional Albanian music, known as “Famille Lela de Përmet,” she immersed herself in a vocal style rooted in a thousand-year tradition. In 2005, UNESCO officially recognized this unique vocal tradition, referred to as "Iso-polyphony," declaring it a "Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.”

Eda's attitude towards the roots of Balkan traditional music brings in elements which place her as firmly in the world music field as that of jazz singer. In her own words: "In seeking to penetrate into the spirit of balkan polyphony. I wanted to create an album which had elements of jazz, classical music, pop ethnic music and some flavours which we couldn't necessarily categorize at all. 

Eda Zari, a multifaceted artist, stands as a visionary force with a diverse range of roles, including music producer, singer, composer, festival curator, project manager, and activist. With a diverse background in the music industry and cultural development, she has made significant contributions to the arts and has facilitated cross-cultural collaborations.

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