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When did Esma make Esma Redžepova's debut?
In 1956, Esma's headteacher suggested she sing at a school talent contest for Radio Skopje.
Did she win the contest?
Esma won the contest, beating 57 other schools and winning 9,000 dinars.
How old was she?
CANNOTANSWER.
What did she do after the contest?
Stevo Teodosievski, an ethnic Macedonian musician and band frontman, was impressed by Esma's performance at the contest and wanted her to join his musical ensemble.
Did she join?
He convinced Esma's parents to let her go with him and join his ensemble.
Did the ensemble have a name?
Ansambl Teodosievski.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Stevo Teodosievski was not fully satisfied with Esma's voice, and encouraged her to train for long hours.

Question: Did she take his advice?
Self-contained rewrite: Did Esma Redžepova take Stevo Teodosievski's vocal training advice?