Author: Enri Lala Wreckage of the Kater i Radës motorboat, photographed in March 2012. Photo courtesy of Arta Ngucaj and Arben Beqiraj. Lab song, Southern Albanian music, iso-polyphony. However we refer to it, the musical tradition of the Lab region in the Albanian South has long enjoyed a notoriety both for its antiquity and peerless value. Indeed, the pioneering work launched by Harvard scholars Millman Perry and his student Albert Lord has demonstrated that extant musical practices in the...

Authors: Enri Lala and Valton Vuçitërna. The following contributions were drafted by Chief Editor Enri Lala and Deputy Chief Editor Valton Vuçitërna to mark the release of the first Arbanon Magazine physical issue. This debut publication will be launched at the annual Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu Street Fair, which will be held in the heart of Bronx, New York on Sunday, May 3 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Enri and Valton’s letters are included at the outset and conclusion of the physical issue,...

By the Arbanon Editorial Board Start here to learn about the Albanians, their history and culture. The following is a list of recommended reading for those interested in deepening their understanding of the Albanians. Composed by the Arbanon Magazine Editorial Team, it is meant to be a robust starting point rather than the final word on the best works covering this unique culture. Add your own picks in the comments below or through our social media sites . Valton's Picks: Father Shtjefën...