pluhurën

Pluhurën is a traditional Albanian folk instrument. The instrument is played by plucking the strings, most often the tômbshe (a small metal triangle) held by the hand. This is usually done to produce different tones and dynamics.

The pluhurën has its roots in the traditional Albanian music of the regions of having around Gjirokastër. The region has a significant cultural heritage and through history particularly, the understating music styles were cultivated. This can be seen in the UNESCO recognition of this region and its folk music.

Music enthusiasts and researchers often distinguish between different pluhurën varieties. One of the variations is the pluhurën i shpëll, which is particularly recognizable due to its spherical hollowing feature. This contributes to a rich and low-pitched sound, a distinctive characteristic of this type. When it comes to the play of these variations, the different calendars are reflected, at its sound.

Throughout history, the pluhurën has evolved while still adopting cultural characteristics. The connection to its heritage and the knowledge it holds have carried to communities globally, influencing and fostering a significant timeless music understanding.