Kalo Bregu - Ta Hodha Sevdane (ansambli Folklorik Cipini) May 2026

(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

The lyrics tell a story of a love that began in childhood ("qe te vogel fare") and has matured into a protective, bittersweet devotion. Key themes include:

The narrator describes seeing his beloved gathering almonds in the rain, a scene that evokes the rural life of the Albanian south. Kalo Bregu - Ta hodha sevdane (Ansambli folklorik Cipini)

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

Unlike many polyphonic songs that focus on heroic history, this is a lyrical "këngë dashurie" (love song), using pastoral metaphors to describe a lifelong affection. Lyrical Meaning (I cast my love upon you) is a

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

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. Key themes include: The narrator describes seeing his

The final lines, "une mali ti bora" (I the mountain, you the snow), illustrate a permanent, inseparable bond where the two elements define each other's existence. Cultural Legacy: Ansambli Folklorik Cipini