Tefta Tashko-Koço

Tefta Tashko-Koço
Tefta Tashko-Koço in the 1930s
Born(1910-11-02)2 November 1910
Died22 December 1947(1947-12-22) (aged 37)
NationalityAlbanian
Occupations
  • Singer
  • soprano
Years active1936–1947
SpouseKristaq Koço
Children1
Awards People's Artist
Musical career
InstrumentsVocals
Signature

Tefta Tashko-Koço (pronounced [tɛfˈta taʃˈkɔ kɔtˈʃɔ]; 2 November 1910  22 December 1947) was an Albanian singer and soprano. She was a leading figure in the regional music industry and is considered one of the most influential personalities of the 20th century in the Albanian-speaking world.

She was posthumously awarded the prestigious title People's Artist.