Nexhmije Pagarusha (born 7 May 1933) is a popular Albanian vocalist, musician and actress from Kosovo, often referred to as the queen of Albanian music.
Pagarusha gained acclaim as a recording artist in Albania and neighbouring countries for her distinct soprano vocal range, which she displayed performing various Albanian folk songs during her career, which spanned 36 years, from 1948, in her debut in Radio Pristina, to 1984, in her final concert in Sarajevo.
Her music style wasn't limited to Albanian music, as she performed rock, pop, funk, opera/classical, and many more.