Pirro Çako

Pirro Çako (born 19 November, 1965) is an Albanian singer and composer. In 1988, he won the Festivali i Këngës as a composer with the song E duam lumturinë . The song was interpreted by Parashqevi Simaku. He has issued two albums: Herët a vonë in June 2004 and including 15 songs, and more recently, a second album, Mos më krahaso , a set of 12 songs. In a collaboration with composer Ardit Gjebrea, Çako wrote the song It's All About You , interpreted by Juliana Pasha for the Albanian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010.

Life Çako was born on 19 November 1965 in Tirana, Albania, to tenor Gaqo Çako and soprano Luiza Çako. Çako graduated from the Academy of Music and Arts of Albania and later obtained a degree in the École Normale de Musique de Paris for film music composing.

In 1988 E duam lumturinë , a song written by Çako, won the Albanian national festival. The song was interpreted by Parashqevi Simaku and has now transformed into an anthem of the children.

Albums discography Çako published his first album Herët a vonë in June 2004. The album contains 15 songs, solos and duos with Rovena Dilo, Mariza Ikonomi, Redon Makashi, as well as Çako's former wife Inva Mula, a well-known soprano.

In 2006, he issued a second album Mos më krahaso , a set of 12 songs, including the joyful "Letër Dashurie" . consisting of three distinct songs, providing a musical journey through the recent years of his life. The first track, "Shpirt" , is a poignant exploration of love, accompanied by unique guitar and string elements. Followed by "Tjeter Njeri", a composition that highlights his new life in a soul-stirring ballad that resonates with its emotive depth and haunting melody. The last songs of the triptych is called "Radio ne Qiell".

Awards and nominations

Festivali i Këngës |1988 |"E duam lumturinë" First Prize As Composer |2010 |"Nuk mundem pa ty" First Prize As Songwriter Kënga Magjike |2001 |"Për një çast më ndali zemra (ft.Rovena Dilo)" First Prize |2003 |"Unë Ai, Ti, Ajo" Best Songwriter in Festival

Cesk Zadeja Prize Third Prize |2008 |"Anjushka" Hit Song

Best Songwriter in Festival Second Prize

Style Song Second Prize |2012 |"Dalldisa" Best Artistic Contribution Kult Awards |2007 |"Miku im" Best Album of the Year Video Fest Awards

Best Video / First Prize Best Male Best Director Best Production Best Camera |2008 |"Engjell apo djallë" Best Camera