Parashqevi Simaku

Parashqevi Simaku
Born (1966-09-01) 1 September 1966
Occupation
  • Singer
Years active1982–present
Spouse
Robert Nolfe
(m. 1996; div. 2007)
Children1
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentsVocals
Signature

Parashqevi Simaku (born 1 September 1966) is an Albanian-born American singer renowned for her artistic career during the 1980s and her significant impact on Albanian musical culture. She achieved the peak of her career on the national stage with her distinctive voice, earning numerous awards and delivering performances that remain unforgettable to this day. During the final years of the Communist regime in Albania, Simaku emerged as a symbol of hope and freedom, cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of her era.