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Macedonian Esma Redzepova was one of the first world-renowned vocalists to sing in the Romany language. She died in her home city of Skopje at the age of 73. She boasted a career spanning more than five decades, during which she battled racism and prejudice of various kinds. Her humanitarian work, which extended to fostering 47 children over her lifetime, led her to be nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize, according to the Roma Times. Carol Silverman is a scholar of Esma's music and a personal friend.

(Picture: Macedonia's Esma Redzepova; Credit: EPA)