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Albania In The Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Albania participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, with the song "Carry Me in Your Dreams" performed by Kejsi Tola. Its selected entry was chosen through the national selection competition Festivali i Këngës organised by Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH) in December 2008. To this point, the nation had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest five times since its first entry in . Albania was drawn to compete in the second semi-final of the contest, which took place on 14 May 2009. Performing as number 16, the nation was announced among the top 10 entries of the second semi-final and therefore qualified to compete in the grand final. In the final on 16 May 2009, it performed as number 19 and placed 17th out of the 25 participating countries, scoring 48 points. Background Prior to the 2009 contest, Albania had participated in the Eurovision Song Contest five times since its first entry in . The nation's highest placing in the contest, to this poi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Festivali I Këngës
Festivali i Këngës (; ), also referred to as simply FiK, is an annual music competition in Albania organised by the national broadcaster Radio Televizioni Shqiptar (RTSH). Broadcast every year since its inauguration in 1962, it has also determined the country's representative for the Eurovision Song Contest since 2004. Various singing presentations have been used throughout its history, beginning with radio-only interpretations in the first few years, live performances, playback, remakes, and even duets featuring other singers. The winners have traditionally been selected by a jury. However, other voting methods have also been applied, such as televoting or regional juries. At times, the head juror has carried twice the voting power of other jurors. Vaçe Zela holds the record for most victories in the competition with eleven wins followed by Tonin Tërshana with four wins and Aurela Gaçe, Manjola Nallbani, and Elsa Lila with three wins. The most recent winner is Elsa Lila w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juliana Pasha
Juliana Pasha (born 20 May 1980) is an Albanian singer. In 2010, she won Honorary Citizen Award of Burrel from the mayor of the city. After she went into Eurovision in 2010 she won the first prize in the festival "Kenga Magjike" with the song called "Sa e shite zemren". She was a mentor and judge on the first series of Albania and Kosovo's version of The X Factor. Eurovision 2010 On 27 December 2009, Pasha won the national final to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. She had previously taken part in the 2007 and 2008 festivals, placing 3rd and 2nd respectively with "Qielli i ri" and "Një jetë", the latter a duet with Luiz Ejlli. In the contest, she qualified to the final, where she performed fifteenth, following the Turkish representants MaNga and preceding Iceland's Hera Björk, and placed 16th out of 25 contestants, receiving 62 points, which included a 12-point set from Macedonia. Personal life When the media asked her how important religion is for her ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tingulli 3nt
Tingulli 3nt, also known as Tingulli Trent, is a Kosovo-Albanian hip hop group formed in 1996. The group members are Getoar Selimi and Agon Amiga. His brother "Liberian Selimi" was also active in the rap scene during his teenage years. In the summer of 2010 Tingulli 3nt collaborated with Ermal Fejzullahu Ermal Fejzullahu (born 23 August 1988 in Pristina) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Early life Ermal Fejzullahu was born on 23 August 1988 in Pristina, Kosovo. He is the son of well-known Albanian singer Sabri Fejzullahu. Career In the summer of ..., a famous Albanian folk singer. The video of the song was reportedly censured, because of the excessive nudity exposed in the images. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Tingulli 3nt Albanian hip hop groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanta Karavella
Samanta Karavella (; born 9 July 1990) is an Albanian singer and songwriter. Life and career 1990–2012: Early life and career beginnings Samanta Karavella was born on 9 July 1990 into an Albanian family in the city of Tirana, then part of the People's Republic of Albania. Showing an interest in music from a very young age, Karavella began dedicating herself to music when she was 13 as she auditioned for the Albanian talent show . At age 16, she had a cameo role in the film ''Gjoleka''. She pursued her early career by competing in various music events on several occasions, including at and . In December 2011, Karavella attempted to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, following her participation in the 50th edition of with the song "", in which she finished in fourth place. 2013–present: ''Mama'' and continued success In 2013, Karavella emerged as the winner of the 10th edition of Top Fest with the song "". Starting with the release of "Ti s'e din s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aurela Gaçe
Aurela Gaçe (; born 16 October 1974) is an Albanian singer and songwriter. She is a three-time Festivali i Këngës winner, a three-time Kënga Magjike winner and a two-time Balkan Music Award winner for ''Balkan's Song of the Year'' and ''Best Singer from Albania''. She was a judge on the third season of ''The Voice of Albania''. In 2011, she won the 49th edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song "Kënga ime" and represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Life and career Aurela Gaçe was born on 16 October 1974 into an Albanian family in the village of Llakatund, Vlorë, then part of the People's Socialist Republic, present Albania. In 2010 Gaçe won the 49th edition of "Festivali i Këngës" with "Kënga Ime", written by Shpëtim Saraçi. Her most successful song ''Origjinale'' (feat. Dr. Flori & Marsel) has more than 8 million views on YouTube. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flaka Krelani
Flaka Krelani (born 28 June 1989) is an Kosovo-Albanian singer. Music career Flaka started her career at "Ethet", a similar contest to Idols where she reached the final. After the show, she became one of the most popular Albanian rock singers. During the six-year period after Ethet, Flaka participated in various music festivals held in different Albanian territories. She participated in Top Fest, receiving "Best Alternative" in its 4th edition, and "Best Rock" in its eighth edition. She has tried to represent Albania in Eurovision four times. In 2008, she ranked second, and Top 5 in the two upcoming years. In 2015 she ranked third with her song "S’je Për Mu" Discography Albums *''Xperimental'' (2016) Singles *A Ka Kuptim - Flaka Krelani *Am I Good Man - Flaka Krelani *E Di - Flaka Krelani *Edhe Sa - Flaka Krelani *Enderr - Flaka Krelani *Fire - Flaka Krelani *Funky Funk - Flaka Krelani *Hit Me - Flaka Krelani *Intro Xperimental - Flaka Krelani *Jan Qu Fjalt E Urta Pesh - F ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonida Maliqi
Jonida Maliqi (; born 26 March 1983) is an Albanian singer and media personality. Throughout her career, Maliqi has won six awards at Kënga Magjike and first place in 2008. She is also a double winner of accolades at the Top Fest in 2006 and 2010 respectively. Maliqi played Bithia in the Albanian version of '' The Ten Commandments: The Musical'' and starred as Juliet in the Albanian theatre production of '' Roméo et Juliette''. In 2012, she was appointed as the captain of her team at the Albanian version of the Dutch TV series '' I Love My Country'' whereas in 2014 she co-hosted the fourth season of Dancing with the Stars. In 2016, Maliqi appeared as a judge on the fifth season of The Voice of Albania and in 2018 she became the sixteenth representative of Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, finishing 9th in the second semi-final with 96 points and ended in the 17th place in grand final. Life and career Jonida Maliqi was born on 26 March 1983 into an Albanian famil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olta Boka
Olta Boka (born 13 September 1991) is an Albanian singer. She represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song "Zemrën e lamë peng", after winning Festivali i Këngës 46. Career Olta Boka was born in Tirana. She started singing at a very young age. She has participated in the talent shows: "Gjeniu i vogël" where she won the Best Performer award, and also in "Ethet e së premtes mbrëma" (Albanian version of Idols). She rose to fame after winning Festivali i Këngës in 2007, giving her the right to represent Albania in Eurovision Song Contest the next year. She competed in the second semi-final on May 22, and won a place in the final on May 24, where she finished 17th out of 25 entrants with 55 points. She was the youngest singer to represent a country in the Eurovision Song Contest since 2004, with Cyprus' representative who was 16 years old. She has won several awards in the major musical event Kënga Magjike. She has also won the "Top Albania Radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Central European Time
Central European Time (CET) is a standard time which is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The time offset from UTC can be written as UTC+01:00. It is used in most parts of Europe and in a few North African countries. CET is also known as Middle European Time (MET, German: MEZ) and by colloquial names such as Amsterdam Time, Berlin Time, Brussels Time, Madrid Time, Paris Time, Rome Time, Warsaw Time or even Romance Standard Time (RST). The 15th meridian east is the central axis for UTC+01:00 in the world system of time zones. As of 2011, all member states of the European Union observe summer time (daylight saving time), from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October. States within the CET area switch to Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+02:00) for the summer. In Africa, UTC+01:00 is called West Africa Time (WAT), where it is used by several countries, year round. Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia also refer to it as ''Central European ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vedat Ademi
Vedat Ademi (born 22 August 1982) is an Albanian singer-songwriter. He made his début in 2007 with "Më mashtruan sytë" at the 4th edition of Top Fest. However, he made the national breakthrough in 2011, after releasing his album ''Koha s'kthehet'' (Time doesn't return). His most successful song remains "Për ty", released in 2012. Biography Ademi was born on 22 August 1982 in Mitrovicë. In 2007 he entered Top Fest, and Kënga Magjike later with "Mall që djeg". The following year he participated in Top Fest again with "Mund të ishim bashkë" and entered the finals. He participated in these festivals numerous times. He rose to fame in 2011, being active in the Albanian-speaking music industry. He released "Emrin tim", "Për ty", "Një jetë me ty" which became instant hits. He later announced a duet with Albanian Kosovar singer Kuqi, whom he released "Në zemër të mbajë", also a big success. Ademi married his fiance in 2008 and became a father to a boy in 2012. He live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flori Mumajesi
Florjan Mumajesi (; born 23 August 1982), known professionally as Flori, is an Albanian recording artist, composer, producer, and singer. Born and raised in Tirana, Mumajesi began his career at an early age and rose to significant recognition after his participations in Kënga Magjike and his eventual win in 2018. He resumed his earlier career in 2011 with his debut studio album "Detaj" which incorporated musical elements from all of his previous records. Mumajesi established his own record label "Threedots" with whom he produced more than a dozen records for many recording artists across Albania and the Balkans. He is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the Balkan Music Award, Kënga Magjike Award and Top Fest Award. Life and career Mumajesi was born on August 23, 1982 into an Albanian family in the city of Tirana, then part of the People's Republic of Albania, present Albania. He showed great interest in performing and recording music at an early ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soni Malaj
Soni Malaj (born 23 October 1981), also known mononymously as Soni, is an Albanian singer, songwriter and dancer. Life and career Soni Malaj was born on 23 October 1982 into an Albanian family in the city of Tropojë, then part of the People's Republic of Albania, present Albania. Her real name is Sonja Malaj. She spent her childhood until the age of 9 in Tropoja. The family then moved to Tirana where Soni would continue her career as a singer. She has participated in competitions like "Top Fest" (2006), and she placed second in Kënga Magjike with Flori Mumajesi, with the song "Fluturimi 3470". After Serbian singer Marija Šerifović won Eurovision Song Contest 2007, there was speculation that her winning song Molitva was actually plagiarism of Soni Malaj's song NdarjSoni Malajalso won top fest 11. She was a jury and coach at the 2nd and 3rd edition of the Talent Show "X Factor". In 2018, Malaj unsuccessfully attempted to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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