Suela Mero is marked for distinction. Coming from a politically prominent family in Albania, immigrating to Canada under refugee status and embarking on a music career, her life story has all the elements of a classic epic adventure. While her childhood holds painful memories of a family torn apart by political unrest, her future holds the promise of international success.

“Truly Yours,” her first album, which is available on iTunes, Amazon.com, and Amy Street, celebrates her triumph over a ...