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List Of Albanian Musicians
This is a list of Albanian musicians. Male singers A * Dren Abazi (born 1985) * Vedat Ademi (born 1982) * Kristaq Antoniu (1907–1979) * Xhoni Athanas (1925–2019) * Azet (born 1993) B * Bardhi (born 1997) * Laver Bariu (1929–2014) * Lindon Berisha (born 1990) * Sin Boy (born 1994) * Action Bronson (born 1983) * Ardian Bujupi (born 1991) * Eugent Bushpepa (born 1984) * Buta (born 1995) C * Capital T (born 1992) * Claydee (born 1985) Ç * Gaqo Çako (1935–2018) * Pirro Çako (born 1965) D * Limoz Dizdari (born 1942) * Shkëlzen Doli (born 1971) * David Dreshaj (born 1999) * Pjetër Dungu (1908–1989) E * Luiz Ejlli (born 1985) * Elai (born 1999) F * Ermal Fejzullahu (born 1988) * Fero (born 1997) * Fifi (born 1994) * Florat (born 1997) * Dr. Flori (1979–2014) G * Adrian Gaxha (born 1984) * Tahir Gjoci (born 1993) * GASHI (born 1989) Gj * Gjon's Tears (born 1998) * Ardit Gjebrea (born 1963) * Tiri Gjoci (born 1993) * Ingrid Gjoni (bor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Albanians
The Albanians (; sq, Shqiptarët ) are an ethnic group and nation native to the Balkan Peninsula who share a common Albanian ancestry, culture, history and language. They primarily live in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia as well as in Croatia, Greece, Italy and Turkey. They also constitute a large diaspora with several communities established across Europe, the Americas and Oceania. Albanians have Paleo-Balkanic origins. Exclusively attributing these origins to the Illyrians, Thracians or other Paleo-Balkan people is still a matter of debate among historians and ethnologists. The first certain reference to Albanians as an ethnic group comes from 11th century chronicler Michael Attaleiates who describes them as living in the theme of Dyrrhachium. The Shkumbin River roughly demarcates the Albanian language between Gheg and Tosk dialects. Christianity in Albania was under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Rome until the 8th century AD. Then, dioceses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pirro Çako
Pirro Çako is an Albanian singer and composer. In 1988, he won the Festivali i Këngës as a composer with the song ''E duam lumturinë'' ( en, We love happiness). The song was interpreted by Parashqevi Simaku. He has issued two albums: ''Herët a vonë'' ( en, Sooner or Later) in June 2004 and including 15 songs, and more recently, a second album, ''Mos më krahaso'' ( en, Don't Compare Me), a set of 12 songs. In a collaboration with composer Ardit Gjebrea, Çako wrote the song It's All About You ( sq, Nuk mundem pa ty), interpreted by Juliana Pasha for the Albanian national final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. Life Çako was born on 19 November 1965 in Tirana, Albania, to tenor Gaqo Çako and soprano Luiza Çako. Çako graduated from the Academy of Music and Arts of Albania and later obtained a degree in the École Normale de Musique de Paris for film music composing. In 1988 ''E duam lumturinë'' ( en, We love the happiness), a song written by Çako, won the Festi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gashi (rapper)
Labinot Gashi (; born 4 October 1989), known mononymously as Gashi (stylised as GASHI), is a Libyan-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Biography Labinot Gashi was born in Libya, on October 4, 1989, to ethnic Albanian parents from Kosovo. He spent his childhood as a refugee in several African and European countries before settling in Brooklyn, New York City, at the age of 10. Struggling to pick up the English language, he turned to music to help ease his adjustment into society, and quickly became hooked to rap. Gashi graduated from New Utrecht High School and earned a football scholarship to play at a Division 2 school in Massachusetts (American International College). Although Gashi earned honors during his first year in college, he decided to drop out of college and concentrate more on music. He prepared his first mixtape and initially adopted the stage name The Kid Gashi to change it later to Gashi and eventually G4SHI and His stage name has officially changed back to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tahir Gjoci
Tiri Gjoci (born 5 November 1993, in Kavajë) is an Albanian musician singing various genres in Pop, Alternative, Blues, Pop-Rock, Dance-Hall etc. His musical career began at age 14. Tiri was introduced to the public when he was featured in the Dr Flori 2013 hit "Zemërthyer". Tiri later took part in various music competitions. He was in a group called Bob Bob Band that won "Best Group" at the TV contest ''Kënga Magjike'' in 2014. He became winner of season 5 of ''The Voice of Albania ''The Voice of Albania'' is an Albanian television reality singing competition created by John de Mol and is part of ''The Voice'' franchise. It began airing on Top Channel on October 21, 2011 and ended after six seasons on May 19, 2017. Top C ...'' in 2016. In December 2018, Tiri released the rock-ballad "Adriane" and on 8 May 2019 he published the hit "Zemer", followed on 8 July 2019 by the single "Kujtimet". References External linksTiri YouTube channel 1993 births Living peo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Gaxha
Adrian Gaxha (, mk, Адријан Гаџа; born 13 February 1984) is a Macedonian-Albanian singer, songwriter, producer, dancer and entrepreneur. Life and career Adrian Gaxha was born on 13 February 1984 into an Albanian family in the city of Skopje, then part of the Socialist Republic of Macedonia, present-day North Macedonia. Gaxha discovered his passion for music at an early age and started to play the viola. He commenced his early music career in 2001 simultaneously with his participation in Nota Fest. There, he won first prize, the first time a newcomer won both, the jury and the audience votes. Within a short time, Adrian became one of the most popular singers in Macedonia and Albania and other Albanian-speaking territories. Until today he has recorded four albums, three in Albanian and one in Macedonian. His performances usually include a lot of skillful dance choreography. He has also participated in festivals such as Videofest in Prishtina, Makfest in Štip, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Florat
Florat Qerimi (born 30 July 1997), known professionally as Florat, is a Swiss-Albanian rapper and producer. He is the co-founder of the hip hop group and label MRM. Early life Florat Qerimi was born on 30 July 1997 in Muri, Aargau, Switzerland. He is of Kosovar Albanian descent. His grandfather went to work in Switzerland in 1971, and took his family with him in 1990. Florat was born and raised in a tough neighborhood in Zürich. However, he managed to avoid trouble and soon became interested in football and martial arts. Career Florat's interest in hip-hop music began by listening to hip-hop artists such as Tupac Shakur and 50 Cent, and later R&B artists such as Chris Brown. He started to experiment with rhyming and rapping with his friends, with whom he would establish his record label MRM (an acronym for MoreMoney). Later, they set up a recording studio in a basement of one of the apartment blocks nearby where they recorded their first songs, "Vi me Benzo" and "Komm mit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fifi (singer)
Filloreta Raçi (; born 31 March 1994), known professionally as Fifi, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. Life and career 1994–2021: Early life and formations Fifi was born as Filloreta Raçi on 31 March 1994 in Herten, Germany, into an Albanian family from Ferizaj, Kosovo. Raised in Germany, she became interested in literature and theatre as well as music and attended the music school of Pristina. Forming her early forays into the music industry, Raçi participated in various music and talent competitions, including at Albanians Got Talent, The Voice of Albania and Top Fest. Adopting the stage name Fifi, she debuted with the single "FrymomMu" in 2015. In March 2021, Televizioni Klan (TV Klan) announced Raçi along Albanian singer Bruno as one of the contestants selected to compete in the 22nd edition of Kënga Magjike Kënga Magjike (; ) is an annual music competition organised by the Albanian television broadcaster Televizioni Klan. The music competiti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fero (rapper)
Feronit Shabani (; born 8 July 1997), known professionally as Fero, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Life and career Feronit Shabani was born on 8 July 1997 into an Albanian family in the city of Gjilan, then part of the FR Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. In August 2019, he terminated his contract with On Records and relocated to Berlin Berlin ( , ) is the capital and largest city of Germany by both area and population. Its 3.7 million inhabitants make it the European Union's most populous city, according to population within city limits. One of Germany's sixteen constitue ..., Germany, whereas he established his own music label. The following months, he released four singles, including "Jom rrit" and "Habibi" both entering the music charts in Albania. Personal life In February 2021, Shabani married his longtime girlfriend and Albanian model Arbenita Ismajli. Discography Albums * ''Self Loyalty'' (2020) Singles As lead artist As feat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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 2010 Fejzullahu had a song collaboration with 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 s ..., a famous Albanian rapper group. The video of the song was reportedly censored, because of the excessive nudity exposed in the images. He was the winner of Top Fest edition of 2015. Personal life He is married to Ariana Fejzullahu and together they have four children named Art, Buna, Era and Ana. References External linksErmal Fejzullahu along Sinan Hoxha singing ''Hajredin Pasha'', the Ottoman Army general who tried to stop th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elai (rapper)
Elai (born 4 March 1999) is an Albanian rapper, producer and songwriter. Life and career 1999–present: Early life and career beginnings Elai was born on 14 January 1999 into an Albanian family. His singles, "Paranormal" and "Lale", occurred within the Albanian Top 100 in October 2021 and reached the top 10, respectively, although "Lale" continued its success abroad and peaked at number 88 in Switzerland. In the same year, Elai contributed credited songwriting to Albanian rapper Noizy's "Një herë e mirë". As of September 2021, his upcoming debut studio album is under development. Released in June 2021, "Nokia" peaked at number 32 on the native Top 100 after entering the chart in early November 2021. Elai was nominated for Producer of the Year at the 2022 Grammis The Grammis are music awards presented annually to musicians and songwriters in Sweden. The oldest Swedish music awards, they were instituted as a local equivalent of the Grammy Awards given in the United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luiz Ejlli
Luiz Ejlli (born 12 July 1985) is an Albanian singer. After winning the 44th edition of , he represented Albania in the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. Life and career Luiz Ejlli was born in Shkodër, Albania. Between 1991 and 2002, he attended the Prenk Jakova secondary school. Ejlli came to fame in Albania when he participated and won the Albanian version of Idol in Tirana. After his win, he participated in the 43rd edition of . He ended in second place with the song "Hëna Dhe Yjet Dashurojnë". Luiz participated in the Eurovision selection once again in 2005 and won with the song " Zjarr e ftohtë" (Fire and cold), which represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2006, but failed to make it past the semi-final stage. Ejlli was employed as a cultural attaché at Albanian embassy in Paris Paris () is the capital and most populous city of France, with an estimated population of 2,165,423 residents in 2019 in an area of more than 105 km² (41 sq mi), mak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pjetër Dungu
Pjetër Dungu (1908–1989) was an Albanian piano accompanist and composer-arranger of urban folk music. He is known in the history of the music of Albania as the first compiler of Albanian folk songs. Dungu was born in Shkodër, where he took music lessons from composer Martin Gjoka. He played oboe and trumpet, while studying piano and harmony. In the 1930s, Dungu gained a reputation as a piano accompanist for urban lyric song, reaching a height around the end of the decade. In 1940, Dungu published ''Lyra Shqiptare'' (Albanian Lyra), the first collection of 50 folk melodies. The compilation was published by Instituto Geografico De Agostini, Novara, in Italy. This volume, with the preface by Prof. Kristaq Antoniu, contains; 19 folk songs from Shkodra, 15 folk songs from Korça, 7 folk songs from Kosovo, 5 folk songs from Berat, 2 folk songs from Elbasan, 1 folk song from Durres and 1 folk song from Vlorë. In 1942, he accompanied tenor Kristaq Antoniu on the piano for eigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
