Kalo Bregu - Ta Hodha Sevdane (ansambli Folklorik Cipini) Online

The Ansambli Cipini provides the "iso," a continuous low-toned drone that serves as the harmonic foundation, representing the collective voice of the community or the rugged mountains themselves.

(I cast my love upon you) is a seminal piece of Albanian iso-polyphonic music performed by Kalo Bregu and the Ansambli Folklorik Cipini . First recorded in 1994 for the ensemble's debut cassette, the song has since become a staple of the Labëria musical tradition. Musical Composition and Style Kalo Bregu - Ta hodha sevdane (Ansambli folklorik Cipini)

Based in Vlorë, is one of Albania’s most prestigious folk groups. They are credited with preserving the authentic "Vunoi" and "Piluri" styles of singing. Under the leadership of figures like Kalo Bregu, the ensemble moved polyphony from village weddings to national stages and international festivals, ensuring the survival of this complex vocal art form. The Ansambli Cipini provides the "iso," a continuous

Kalo Bregu, a renowned voice in Southern Albanian folk, provides the melodic lead. His vocal delivery is characterized by the "klithma" (cries) and emotional swells typical of the Vlorë region. Musical Composition and Style Based in Vlorë, is

The track is a classic example of , a UNESCO-protected intangible cultural heritage.

He offers her his coat to shield her from the mountain cold, expressing a deep empathy for her well-being ("Me vjen keq per tyja se ben ftohte ne male").

You can listen to the original 1994 recording on the official Ansambli Cipini YouTube channel . Kalo Bregu - Ta hodha sevdane (Ansambli folklorik Cipini)