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Xhubleta
Xhubleta is a handcrafted garment worn by Albanian highland women and girls in Northern Albania, part of the Albanian traditional costume.
As my voice will come to America: Arbëreshë Musical Legacy and Albanian Culture
An evening of Arbëreshë musical explorations, cultural identity, epic songs and tradition with Nicola Scaldaferri.
The Beginning of Tired Thrift
CHANNEL The Beginning of Tired Thrift A film by Alissa Xhixhabesi Back to CHANNEL Lediona Zharku (23) and Elona Zharku (22) are Kosovar-American business owners born and raised in Queens, NY. Being lovers of thrift stores and vintage fashion, they began selling second-hand clothing at Artist & Flees market in Brooklyn which eventually led to them …
This house once stood in another country
There is a nice old building in my neighborhood, on Brunnenstrasse, former East Berlin, on which it is written, in huge letters: “This house once stood in another country!”
In the Studio Iliria Brooklyn
CHANNEL Studio Iliria Brooklyn This film by Alissa Xhixhabesi takes us inside the studio of Danielle Krasniqi, we learn about her background and how it all started with quilting, processes, ideas, and what inspires her creativity. Danielle Krasniqi was interviewed by Alissa Xhixhabesi at her apartment studio in Brooklyn, New York, in August 2022. Back …
Igli Mezini Ariadna Dormida
The Piece is “Ariadna Dormida” performed by Igli Mezini at the Hessisches Staatstheater in Germany, where he was a Soloist for four seasons.