Esma Redžepova

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Born 8 August 1943.

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Esma Redžepova (Macedonian: Есма Реџепова) (born 8 August 1943) is a Macedonian-Romani vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian. During her career she has performed in more than 9,000 concerts in 30 countries. With her late husband Stevo Teodosievski she has fostered forty-seven children, and has received numerous accolades for her humanitarian work. By her own account she has created more than 500 works of art. These include 108 singles, 20 albums, and 6 movies. Redžepova, together with Vlatko Lozanoski, represented Macedonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, Sweden.

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