Laver Bariu

Laver Bariu (Albanian pronunciation: [laˈvɛɾ baˈɾiu]; May 2, 1929 in Përmet[1] – January 26, 2014) was an Albanian folk clarinetist and singer.[2] He led his musical group for over 40 years and had an immense influence in teaching new generations the Përmet's saze music.[3]

Laver Bariu is considered one of the most influential Albanian clarinetists and best performers of the Albanian kaba.[2]

  1. ^ Tirana Observer Laver Bariu passed away (citation: Laver Bariu lindi në Përmet më 2 maj 1929)
  2. ^ a b Smith 2013, pp. 49–50.
  3. ^ Simon Broughton; Mark Ellingham; Richard Trillo (1999). World Music: Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Rough Guides. p. 6. ISBN 978-1-85828-635-8.