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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] |
Tropojë
Tropojë (; sq-definite, Tropoja) is a municipality in Kukës County, northeastern Albania, within the historical ethnographic region of the Gjakova Highlands. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Bajram Curri, Bujan, Bytyç, Fierzë, Lekbibaj, Llugaj, Margegaj and Tropojë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Bajram Curri. As of the Institute of Statistics estimate from the 2011 census, there were 4,117 people residing in the municipal unit Tropojë and 20,517 in Tropojë Municipality. Etymology Tropojë's old name was ''Trebopolje'' and is recorded in Serbian medieval charters and Ottoman registers. The word itself comes from the old Slavic ''trebiti'', ‘to clean’, and ''polje'', ‘field’, i.e. ‘clean field’. Tropojë used to be more commonly known as Malësia e Gjakoves. History The region was inhabited by Illyrian tribes. Archaeological evidence found in the area, such as castles or tumuli show that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
X Factor (Albanian TV Series)
''X Factor Albania'' is the Albanian version of ''The X Factor''. The first season started on 8 January 2012 and was broadcast by TV Klan. The judges are: Macedonian-Albanian singer Tuna, Albanian singer Soni Malaj, Albanian-American singer Bleona Qereti and Albanian composer Pandi Laço. The show is hosted by Alketa Vejsiu. She applied to acquire the rights of the show along with Top Channel and TV Klan. Syco TV gave the rights to her, then she sold parts of the rights to TV Klan. After losing the rights of ''The X Factor'', Top Channel acquired the rights of the talent show, ''The Voice''. Overview It was announced that there would be four categories on the show, Males 15 to 23, Females 15 to 23, over 23s and The Groups. Also it was announced that there would be five stages of the competition. The first stage is known as the "Producers audition", the producers of the show choose which of the contestants will have the right to audition in front of the judges. Next the contestan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century Albanian Women Singers
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1981 Births
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Ledri Vula
Ledri Vula (; born 10 July 1986) is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Life and career Ledri Vula was born on 10 July 1986 to Agron and Xheraldina Vula in the city of Pristina, then part of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, present Kosovo. His father is an Albanian television producer Agron Vula who is from Gjakova, his mother is journalist and television personality Xheraldina Vula, who originally comes from Ulcinj, Montenegro. In 2005, he rose to prominence as one of the member of the hip hop duo Skillz. In 2012, the rise of his own stardom eventually led to the dissolution of the duo. In 2014, Vula launched his solo career starting off in December that year with the release of his debut single "100 Probleme". In 2016, he won the My Music Hit of the Year Award at the Top Music Awards 2016. In 2019, he performed at the Sunny Hill Festival in Pristina sharing a stage with other acclaimed artists such as Calvin Harris, Miley Cyrus and Dua Lipa. In Ja ... [...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] |
Top Fest
Top Fest was an Albanian music competition organised by Top Channel. It began airing in 2004 with its last edition being in 2015. The event was annually held in Tirana, Albania. The songs were usually performed in Albanian with artists from Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and other Albanian-speaking territories. From its 7th edition (2010), the participants performed their entries 100% live. Format Since 2010, the show has been split into three phases. The first phase airs all accepted entries, performing their entries in playback. The second phase is the ''Semi-Finals'', usually split in three shows, where the winners from phase one perform. The qualifiers from the semi-finals perform in the final, usually 10 to 13 acts. The winner is chosen in the Finale-night, usually held in late-May or early-June. Presenters and directors The contest has been always held in the Congress Palace of Tirana and the personnel, has varied through the years. Since the first edition of the conte ... [...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] |
The Top List
Top Channel is a national commercial television network based in Tirana, Albania, founded by Dritan Hoxha in 2001. In January 2008, Top Channel was awarded national frequency coverage by making it the third such channel in Albania. In 2009, it was the first Albanian channel to become available in 16:9 widescreen high-definition television for selected programs. Since September 2003, Top Channel has been present on satellite by broadcasting all over Europe through DigitAlb, and North America through TVALB and Shqip TV. The channel is available through IPTV in Europe and North America, and through local cable in Switzerland. Top Channel forms part of Top Media Group together with Top Albania Radio, Top Gold Radio, My Music Radio, daily newspaper '' Shqip'', ''Shqip Magazine'', coffee producer Lori Caffe, Digitalb, Top News, VGA Studio, musicAL, and Imperial Cinemas. History Top Channel began experimental broadcasts on 30 July 2001 at the International Centre for Culture ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kënga Magjike 2021
Kënga Magjike 2021 was the 22nd edition of the annual Albanian music competition Kënga Magjike. It was organised by Televizioni Klan (TV Klan) and consisted of two semi-finals on 26 and 27 May and the final on 29 May 2021. The three live shows were hosted by Marsela Çibukaj and Ardit Gjebrea. Alban Ramosaj with " Thikat e mia" emerged as the winner of the contest. Format The 22nd edition of Kënga Magjike was organised by Televizioni Klan (TV Klan) and consisted of two semi-finals on 26 and 27 May, respectively, and the final on 29 May 2021. The three live shows were hosted by the contest's founder Ardit Gjebrea and Albanian singer Marsela Çibukaj. The participating contestants of Kënga Magjike were divided into two categories–the Big and Newcomers group–and presented their entries on the broadcaster's live programme "E Diela Shqiptare" on every Sunday from the 21 March 2021. During the broadcast, a jury panel, consisting of Arben Skënderaj, Enkel Demi, Jonida Maliqi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Televizioni Klan
Televizioni Klan, also known as TV Klan, is an Albanian private television channel with national coverage, based in Tirana, Albania. History and profile TV Klan launched as a Franco-Albanian joint-venture, with its first broadcast airing on 25 October 1997. It is the first private TV channel in Albania. In 2002, ISO rated the channel as the most highly rated in Albania with 21.5% of audience share. As of 2006, the channel's analogue signal covered around 60% of Albania's territory. TV Klan is a media group that includes Klan Plus, Radio Klan, Klan News, Klan Music, ABC News (Albania), and North Macedonia-based Klan Macedonia. The channel package is available in Europe through Tring (pay tv) and Digitalb (pay tv) platforms. The package is also available, for free, in all around the world trought OTT application KLANI IM (Android and IOS). TV Klan is widely known for its long-standing political show ''Opinion'', hosted by Blendi Fevziu; entertainment shows such as ''Këngët e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiwibloggs
Wiwibloggs is a fansite and YouTube channel focusing on the Eurovision Song Contest, launched in 2009. It has a seasonal audience, peaking at 250,000 page views per day during the week of Eurovision in May 2016, based on Google Analytics data. History In April 2015, Wiwibloggs won Arts & Culture Blog of the Year at the National UK Blog Awards, recognising it as the top blog in the country across architecture, design, entertainment and music. Later that month, William Lee Adams, a former correspondent at ''Time'' magazine, was the only Eurovision blogger to speak on a panel at the Eurovision Song Contest 60th Anniversary Conference in London. In the official programme for the event, the European Broadcasting Union described Wiwibloggs as the "most popular and innovative" Eurovision website. Adams has judged at national selections for a number of countries, among them Armenia (in 2017), Belarus (in 2020), Finland (every year between 2017 and 2021), Germany (as a member of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
