Osman Taka
Osman Taka (died 1887) was a
Cham Albanian dancer and unclear personage from 19th century. The Dance of Osman Taka is named after him. His early life is not clear. He belongs to the Taka clan of Filiates, also known for Alush Taka
, an Albanian patriot.
According to narrative sources, his name became well-known during the mid 19th century. He was probably a
gendarmes of the Ottoman Army, did not execute him. After some days he was caught again and was killed in Konispol.[3][4]
References
- ^ Eno Koço (2010). The Vocal Iso(n): The Preservation of Traditions in North East Mediterranean Practice. Acta Studia Albanica. p. 14.
- ISBN 978-0786464494.
- ISBN 978-0-946247-14-1
- ISBN 99927-1-622-3.