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* Dren Abazi (born 1985) *

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'ktheh ...

(born 1982) *

Kristaq Antoniu Kristaq Antoniu (25 December 1907 – 17 March 1979), also known as Cristache Antoniu () in Romanian, was an Albanian-Romanian operetta tenor, baritone, and actor. He was a People's Artist of the People's Republic of Albania. Biography Born i ...

(1907–1979) * Xhoni Athanas (1925–2019) * Azet (born 1993)

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Bardhi Bardhi is a surname. Notable persons with that name include: Catholic clergy * Tosol Bardhi (1490–1582), Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church * Nikollë Bardhi (1551–1617), Albanian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church * Gjergj Ba ...

(born 1997) *

Laver Bariu Laver Bariu (; May 2, 1929 in Përmet – January 26, 2014), was an Albanians, Albanian folk List of clarinetists, clarinetist and singer. He led his musical group for over 40 years and had an immense influence in teaching new generations the Përme ...

(1929–2014) *

Lindon Berisha Lindon Berisha (; born 7 June 1990), also known mononymously as Lindon, is a Macedonian-Albanian pop singer. Life and career 1990–2015 Lindon Berisha was born on 7 June 1990 into an Albanian family in the city of Skopje, then part of the ...

(born 1990) *

Sin Boy Theodore Agustin Gega (born 18 August 1994), known professionally as Sin Boy, is a rapper, singer and songwriter in Greece of Albanian descent. Life and career Gega was born on 18 August 1994 into an Albanians, Albanian family in Nea Ionia, a ...

(born 1994) *

Action Bronson Ariyan Arslani (born December 2, 1983), professionally known as Action Bronson, is an American rapper, songwriter, chef, wrestler, exotic olive oil taster, and television presenter. Born and raised in Queens, New York, he embarked on his musical ...

(born 1983) *

Ardian Bujupi Ardian Bujupi (; born 27 April 1991) is a German-Albanian singer and songwriter. Born in Pristina, Kosovo, he moved to Germany at a young age and he has been living there ever since. He gained recognition in German-speaking Europe after finishi ...

(born 1991) *

Eugent Bushpepa Eugent Bushpepa (; born 2 July 1984), also known by his alternative name Gent Bushpepa, is an Albanian singer, songwriter and composer. Regarded as one of the most popular modern rock musicians in the Albanian-speaking world, he is noted for hi ...

(born 1984) * Buta (born 1995)

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Capital T Trim Ademi (; born 29 February 1992), known professionally as Capital T, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Pristina, his uncle introduced him to music and rapping at an early age. He rose to recognition in the ...

(born 1992) *

Claydee Klejdi Lupa (Greek: Κλέιντι Λούπα; born 7 June 1985), known professionally as Claydee, is a Greek-Albanian singer, songwriter and producer. He has produced works that fall into the dance-pop, RnB and house music categories. His son ...

(born 1985)

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* Gaqo Çako (1935–2018) *

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: ''Her� ...

(born 1965)

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* Limoz Dizdari (born 1942) * Shkëlzen Doli (born 1971) * David Dreshaj (born 1999) * Pjetër Dungu (1908–1989)

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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 atten ...

(born 1985) *

Elai Elai ({{zh, t=惡來, p=Èlái) was a bodyguard for King Zhou of the Chinese Shang dynasty. He was an ancestor of Feizi, the founder of the state of Qin. His brother Jisheng ( 季勝) was an ancestor of Zaofu, the founder of the state of Zhao. Acc ...

(born 1999)

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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 ...

(born 1988) *

Fero Fero or Feró is a given name and family name, and may refer to: Given name Fero Fero is a nickname for Ferario and František: * Ferario Spasov (born 1962), Bulgarian football coach and manager * Fero, Kosovo-Albanian rapper * František Ve ...

(born 1997) * Fifi (born 1994) * Florat (born 1997) * Dr. Flori (1979–2014)

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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 ci ...

(born 1984) *

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 th ...

(born 1993) * GASHI (born 1989)

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Gjon's Tears Gjon Muharremaj (; born 29 June 1998), known professionally as Gjon's Tears, is a Swiss singer and songwriter. He was scheduled to Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020, represent Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with th ...

(born 1998) *

Ardit Gjebrea Ardit Gjebrea (born 7 June 1963) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, producer and television presenter. Life and career Gjebrea began singing at the age of five in Albanian children festivals, and is known for songs like ''"I ëmbël zëri i ...

(born 1963) * Tiri Gjoci (born 1993) *

Ingrid Gjoni Ingrid Gjoni (born 24 December 1981 in Tirana, Albania) is an Albanian singer and fashion model. She graduated from the Academy of Arts, studying acting. Born in Tirana to a family rooted in nobility, Gjoni was one of the first photomodels in ...

(born 1981) *

Rosela Gjylbegu Rosela Gjylbegu (; born 13 March 1987) is an Albanian singer who won ''Kënga Magjike'' in 2009. Life Rosela graduated at the Shkolla e Mesme Pedagogjike in Shkodër, obtaining a degree in Social Work at the University of Tirana since when ...

(born 1987)

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* Anxhelina Hadërgjonaj (born 1992) * Agim Hushi (born 1967)

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* Yon Idy *

Butrint Imeri Butrint Imeri (; born 3 July 1996) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and dancer. Life and career 1996–present: Early life and continued success Imeri was born on 3 July 1996 into an Albanian family from Mitrovicë in the city of Lörrach, Ger ...

(born 1996) *

Era Istrefi Era Istrefi (; ; born 4 July 1994) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Born and raised in Pristina, Istrefi rose to significant international recognition with the breakthrough single "BonBon", which experienced commercial success worldwide and receive ...

(born 1994)

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Prenkë Jakova Prenk Jakova (27 June 191719 September 1969) was an Albanian composer, musician, and author of '' Mrika'' (1958), which is considered the first Albanian opera. A native of Shkodër, he studied under Martin Gjoka and Zef Kurti, and he was also a ...

(1917–1969)

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Shpat Kasapi Shpat Kasapi ( mk, Шпат Касапи, translit=Špat Kasapi; born 1 May 1985) is an Albanian-Macedonian singer and songwriter. Biography Shpat Kasapi was born on 1 May 1985 into an Albanian family in the city of Tetovo, then part of SF ...

(born 1985) * Kidda (born 1997) * Killua * Ramiz Kovaçi (1929–1994) *

Agim Krajka Agim Krajka (1 May 1937 – 1 March 2021) was an Albanian composer. He was known as one of the greatest masters of music at that time. Biography He was born on 1 May 1937, in the small city of Kavajë, Albania to a family from Dibër, prese ...

(1937–2021) *

MC Kresha Kreshnik Fazliu (; born 5 September 1984), known professionally as MC Kresha, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper and songwriter. Born and raised in Mitrovica, Fazliu is credited as a viable hip hop artist in the Albanian-speaking Balkans. Life and ca ...

(born 1984)

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Yll Limani Yll Limani (; born 24 September 1994) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. Life and career 1994–2020: Early life and career beginnings Yll Limani was born on 24 September 1994 into an Albanian family in the city of Pristina, then ...

(born 1994) *

Adrian Lulgjuraj Adrian Lulgjuraj (born 19 August 1980) is a Montenegrin-born Albanian singer . Together with Bledar Sejko, he represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song " Identitet". The song failed to qualify for the fina ...

(born 1980)

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Majk Majk (or ''Majkpuszta'') is a small village in the municipality of Oroszlány near Tatabánya in the Central Transdanubian region, Komárom-Esztergom County, Hungary. Majk is famous for the baroque Camaldolese monastery A monastery is a bu ...

(born 1990) * Ermal Mamaqi (born 1982) *

Ermal Meta Ermal Meta (; born 20 April 1981) is an Italian singer, songwriter, composer, and writer of Albanian origin (he holds double citizenship). Born in Fier and raised in Bari, Meta rose to prominence as one of the lead singers of Ameba 4 and . After ...

(born 1981) *

Mozzik Gramoz Aliu (; born 29 September 1995), known professionally as Mozzik, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper and singer. Born and raised in Ferizaj, Aliu began to make music at an early age before pursuing a professional career as a rapper. He rose to si ...

(born 1995) *

Neço Muko Neço Muko (October 21, 1899 – 1934), also known as Neço Muko Himarjoti, was an Albanian singer and composer. His musical style created a new genre of Albanian iso-polyphony music called ''avaz himariot'', or ''avaz himariotçe'', that beca ...

(1899–1934) *

Avni Mula Avni Mula (Gjakova, 4 January 1928 – Tirana, 29 October 2020) was an Albanian singer, composer, and musician. For his contribution to the arts, he received two of the highest awards from the Albanian government: the People's Artist of Albani ...

(1928–2020) *

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 aft ...

(born 1982)

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Frederik Ndoci Frederik Ndoci is an Albanian singer, songwriter, poet, writer, actor and international Recording artist. He also represented his country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007, with the song "Hear My Plea". Eurovision Song Contest Before winning ...

(born 1960) *

Noizy Rigels Rajku (; born 27 September 1986), known professionally as Noizy, is an Albanian rapper. Life and career 1986–2010: Early life and career beginnings Rigels Rajku was born on 27 September 1986 into a multi-religious Albanian family ...

(born 1986) *

Nikollë Nikprelaj Nikollë Nikprelaj (born 16 May 1960) is an Albanian singer from Tuzi, Montenegro. Nikolle began his professional career in his late teens. He is now the lead singer for the Albanian folk group "Besa Trieshit", which has won first place in Albania ...

(born 1961)

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* Kristaq Paspali (1928–2001) *

Aleksandër Peçi Aleksandër Peçi (born Tirana, 11 July 1951) is an Albanian composer; who has received high acclaim on national and international level He has received his education from institutions and cities such as Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musi ...

(born 1951) * Ismet Peja (1937–2020) *

Salih Uglla Peshteri Salih Uglla Peshteri was an Albanian performer of epic poetry ( Albanian: ''lahutar'' or ''rapsod'') from Ugao, in Pešter a sparsely populated region near Sjenica, modern day Sandžak. Life According to Robert Elsie, Salih Uglla Peshteri was b ...

(1849–1945) *

Enver Petrovci Enver Petrovci (born 28 February 1954 in Pristina) is a Kosovo-Albanian actor, writer and director. He went to high school in Prishtina and completed acting school in Belgrade. He played as Hamlet, Macbeth, Julius Cesar and other famous Shake ...

(born 1954) * Saimir Pirgu (born 1981)

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Muharrem Qena Muharrem Qena (22 June 1930 – 25 September 2006) was a Kosovo Albanian actor, director, writer and singer. He went to high school in Prishtina, and he completed film school in Belgrade. He is among the noted directors who staged their works at th ...

(1930–2006)

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* Alban Ramosaj (born 1996)

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Bledar Sejko Bledar Sejko (born February 19, 1971) is an Albanian guitarist, composer, and singer who represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with his song " Identitet", which he performed with Adrian Lulgjuraj. According to Sejk ...

(born 1971) *

Getoar Selimi Getoar Selimi (; born 3 July 1982), also known as Geasy or Ghetto Geasy, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper, singer and songwriter. Born and raised in Pristina, Selimi found prominence in the Albanian-speaking Balkans as a member of the musical group Ti ...

(born 1982) *

Alban Skënderaj Alban Skënderaj (; born 20 April 1982) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, composer, actor, producer and television personality. Born in Lushnjë and raised in Vlorë, Skënderaj has established himself as a viable artist in Albania and the Alba ...

(born 1982) * Lyrical Son (born 1984) *

Albert Stanaj Albert Stanaj (; born 12 February 1994), known professionally as Stanaj, is an Albanian-American singer and songwriter. Life and career 1994–present: Early life and continued success Albert Stanaj was born to Albanian parents on 12 Febr ...

(born 1994)

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* Toquel (born 1994) *

David Tukiçi David Tukiçi (born 1956, Shkodër, Albania) is an Albanian composer and singer. He also holds Italian citizenship. At 13, he won the 1969 edition of the Festivali i Këngës në RTSH as a singer and then pursued composition training notably w ...

(born 1956) * Ibrahim Tukiqi (1926–2004)

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* Unikkatil (born 1981)

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* Vinz (born 1992) * Demir Vlonjati (1780–1845) *

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 Yugo ...

(born 1986)

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* Mentor Xhemali (1926–1992) *

Don Xhoni Xhonatan Isufi (; born 8 April 2000), known professionally as Don Xhoni, is a Kosovo-Albanian rapper. Life and career 2000–present: Early life and career beginnings Don Xhoni was born as Xhonatan Isufi on 8 April 2000 into an Albanian f ...

(born 2000)

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* Young Zerka (born 1992) *

Kastro Zizo Klevis Bega (born 21 May 1984), known professionally as Kastro Zizo, is an Albanian singer, songwriter, actor and television presenter. Bega made his film debut as protagonist Branko in Pharmakon, the Albanian entry for the Best Foreign Langua ...

(born 1984) *

Nikolla Zoraqi Nikolla Zoraqi (19281991; rup, Nicolla Zorachi) was a composer from Albania Albania ( ; sq, Shqipëri or ), or , also or . officially the Republic of Albania ( sq, Republika e Shqipërisë), is a country in Southeastern Europe. It is loca ...

(1928–1991)

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Arilena Ara Arilena Ara (; born 17 July 1998) is an Albanian singer and television presenter. Ara rose to national recognition in Albania, upon her victory at X Factor Albania in 2013. After her participation in the 18th edition of the music contest , her ...

(born 1998) *

Melinda Ademi Melinda Ademi (; born 19 November 1995), known professionally as Melinda, is a Kosovan-American rapper, singer and songwriter. She gained notice in 2011 competing on the television program ''American Idol'' at the age of 16. In 2019, she relaunch ...

(born 1995)

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* Arta Bajrami (born 1980) * Rina Balaj (born 1999) *

Aida Baraku Aida Baraku (born 10 June 1966) in Pristina is an Albanian Kosovar singer, composer, and journalist. Life Baraku wrote for newspapers like "Zëri" and "Koha Ditore". She worked as a director for the entertainment shows at Radio Televizioni i ...

(born 1967) * Besa (born 1989) * Anita Bitri (1968–2004) *

Bleona Bleona Qereti (born 14 May 1979), also known mononymously as Bleona, is an Albanian-American singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, model and television personality. Qereti is an American Citizen, and as of 2010, Bleona lives in California, ...

(born 1979) *

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 ...

(born 1991)

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Miriam Cani Miriam Cani (; born 30 May 1985) is an Albanian singer, songwriter and television host. She was a member of the successful German pop girl group Preluders. Beyond her music career, Cani has been featured as a judge on the Albanian television ta ...

(born 1985)

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Çiljeta Çiljeta Xhilaga (born 5 February 1985), also known mononymously as Çiljeta, is an Albanian singer, model and actress. Biography Çiljeta was born into an Albanian family in Tirana, Albania, to Ferdinand Xhilaga, an accountant whose family hail ...

(born 1965) *

Ledina Çelo Ledina Çelo (born 9 February 1977) is an Albanian singer and model. She is best known for representing Albania at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest in Kyiv, after winning the 43rd edition of Festivali i Këngës. Life 2003–present In D ...

(born 1977) * Isea Çili (born 2007) *

(born 1985)

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Elhaida Dani Elhaida Dani (; born 17 February 1993) is an Albanian singer, songwriter, composer and actress. Born and raised in Shkodër, Dani performed in diverse singing competitions and started to play piano as a child. She rose to national recognition i ...

(born 1993) *

Ergi Dini Ergi Dini (15 October 1994 – 21 November 2016) was a well-known singer and the winner of the third season of X Factor Albania. Dini was born in Shkodra, Albania on October 15, 1994 and began singing as a soloist at children's festivals. He w ...

(1994–2016) *

Dhurata Dora Dhurata Dora (; née Dhurata Murturi, born 24 December 1992) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer. Life and career Dhurata Murturi was born into an Albanian family in the city of Nuremberg in Bavaria, Germany. She went to elementary school in the tow ...

(born 1992) *

Afërdita Dreshaj Afërdita Dreshaj (; born 19 July 1986) is an Albanian-American singer and model. Crowned as Miss Universe Kosovo 2011, Dreshaj represented the nation at the Miss Universe 2011 pageant and finished among the top 16. Life and career 1986� ...

(born 1986) *

Elina Duni Elina Duni (born 10 March 1981, Tirana, Albania) is a Swiss-Albanian jazz singer and composer. She left Albania at the age of ten to live and study in Geneva, Switzerland. She went on to study singing, composition and teaching at the University ...

(born 1981)

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Enca eNCA, also known as eNews Channel Africa, is a 24-hour television news broadcaster owned by e.tv that focuses on South African, African stories and events. The broadcaster became South Africa's first and most watched 24-hour news service aft ...

(born 1995) * Kristine Elezaj (born 1986) * Elia, Princess of Albania (born 1983) *

Emmy The Emmy Awards, or Emmys, are an extensive range of awards for artistic and technical merit for the American and international television industry. A number of annual Emmy Award ceremonies are held throughout the calendar year, each with the ...

(1989–2011)

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* Fifi (born 1994) *

Eli Fara Eli Fara (; born 21 May 1967) is an Albanian singer. Prior to 2000, she was awarded the Merited Artist of Albania by the Government of Albania. Life and career Fara was born on 21 May 1968 into an Albanian family of Aromanian descent in t ...

(born 1967) *

Eleni Foureira Eleni Foureira ( el, Ελένη Φουρέιρα; born Entela Fureraj; 7 March 1987) is a naturalised Greek, Albanian singer and dancer. She began her music career in 2007 as a member of the Greek girl group Mystique, pursuing a solo career afte ...

(born 1987)

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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 ''Bes ...

(born 1974) *

Ana Golja Muazana "Ana" Golja is a Canadian actress and singer. She is known for playing Zoë Rivas in the teen dramas '' Degrassi: Next Class'' and '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' and Ariana Berlin in the TV movie ''Full Out''. Career Golja began h ...

(born 1996) * Flaka Goranci (born 1985)

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Elvana Gjata Elvana Gjata (; born 3 February 1987), is an Albanian singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. Born and raised in Tirana, she has been referred to as a "Diva of Albanian music". She rose to recognition in Albania and other Albanian-speaking territo ...

(born 1987) *

(born 1981) *

(born 1987)

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* Anxhelina Hadërgjonaj (born 1993) *

Ronela Hajati Ronela Hajati (; born 2 September 1989), also known mononymously as Ronela, is an Albanian singer, songwriter and dancer. Born and raised in Tirana, she began performing in various singing and dancing competitions as a child before pursuing a ca ...

(born 1989) *

Lindita Halimi Lindita Halimi (born 24 March 1989), commonly known as simply Lindita, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. She rose to fame after winning the sixth edition of Top Fest with "Ëndërroja" (I dreamed) in 2009. In 2016, she participated in ...

(born 1989) * Enca Haxhia (born 1995) *

Alida Hisku Alida Hisku (born 20 June 1957) is an Albanian singer who was especially popular in the 1970s. Since 1990, she has lived in Germany. Life Hisku was born on 20 June 1957 in Tirana, then the capital of the Communist People's Republic of Albania. ...

(born 1957)

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Ilira Ilira Gashi (; born 29 October 1994), known professionally as Ilira, is a Swiss singer and songwriter. In 2018, she signed to Four Music and released her debut single "Whisper My Name". Early life Ilira Gashi was born on 29 October 1994 in ...

(born 1994) *

Adelina Ismajli Adelina Ismaili (; born 14 December 1979) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer, actress, and former beauty pageant winner. Career Ismaili started singing at a very young age, becoming one of Kosovo's most influential singers during the 90s. She started ...

(born 1979) *

Genta Ismajli Gentiana Ismajli (born 12 April 1984), known professionally as Genta Ismajli, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer, songwriter, and actress. Career Ismajli was born in Gjilan to an Albanian family. Before Genta was born, they moved to Gjilan. A few mo ...

(born 1984) *

(born 1994) *

Nora Istrefi Nora Istrefi (born 25 March 1986) is a Kosovo Albanian singer. Life and career 1986–2004: Early life and career beginnings Istrefi was born to Nezir Istrefi and Suzana Tahirsylaj on 25 March 1986 into an Albanian family in the city of ...

(born 1986)

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Leonora Jakupi Leonora Jakupi (; born 3 March 1979) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. Biography Early career Leonora Jakupi is originally from Kosovo. She lost her father during the Kosovo war (1998–1999) – he was killed due to his involvement i ...

(born 1979) *

Ermonela Jaho Ermonela Jaho (born 1974) is an Albanian operatic soprano. She was described in ''The Economist'' as "the world’s most acclaimed soprano". The ''Financial Times'' said "Ermonela Jaho throws heart and soul into her singing... Don't even try to r ...

(born 1974)

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* Kanita (born 2001) *

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 ...

(born 1990) * Albina Kelmendi (born 1998) *

Kida KIDA, VHF analog channel 5, was an independent television station licensed to Sun Valley, Idaho, United States. Founded October 25, 2000, the station was owned by Turner Enterprises. History It carried programming from UPN at its sign-on; h ...

(born 1997) *

Eni Koçi Eni Koçi (born 5 July 1996), is an Albanian singer and songwriter. Life Eni Koçi was born on 5 July 1996 in Berat, Albania. She is the younger sister of Greta Koçi. Career She started with music at the age of 7 and gave her first resul ...

(born 1996) *

Tefta Tashko-Koço Tefta Tashko-Koço (; 2 November 191022 December 1947) was an Albanian singer and soprano. She was a leading figure in the regional music industry and is considered one of the most influential personalities of the 20th century in the Albanian ...

(1910–1947) * Liljana Kondakçi (born 1950) *

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. ...

(born 1988) *

Marie Kraja Marie Kraja or Marie Paluca (24 September 1911 – 21 November 1999) was an Albanian opera singer who is particularly known for her delivery of Albanian folk songs. Life Kraja was born in 1911 in Zadar, Kingdom of Dalmatia, then part of Aus ...

(1911–1999) * Yllka Kuqi (born 1982)

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Irma Libohova Irma Libohova (born 14 April 1959) is an Albanian singer and songwriter. Life and career Libohova was born in Libohovë in a family originating from Libohovë. She debuted in the Albanian National Festival ( sq, Festivali i Këngës) in Dece ...

(born 1959) *

Elsa Lila Elsa Lila (; born 4 July 1981) is an Albanian singer. Life and career Elsa Lila was born on 4 July 1981 in Tirana, Albania. Her father was a singer of the former Albanian state choir, while her mother was a violinist, so both of her parents r ...

(born 1981) * Lindita (born 1989) *

Dua Lipa Dua Lipa ( , ; born ) is an English and Albanian singer and songwriter. Possessing a mezzo-soprano vocal range, she is known for her signature disco- pop sound. Lipa has received numerous accolades, including six Brit Awards, three Gramm ...

(born 1995) *

Marie Logoreci Marie Logoreci (born Çurçija; 23 September 1920 – 19 June 1988) was an Albanian film and stage actress. She started her career as a singer in Radio Tirana (1945), before making her breakthrough appearance as an actress in the film The Great ...

(1920–1988) *

Vesa Luma Vesa Luma is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. She has participated in many children’s festivals and song contests as a singer. At the same time, from the age of 8, she studied flute and vocal. Since completing her Music Professional Sch ...

(born 1986) *

Venera Lumani Venera Lumani (born 16 June 1991) is an Albanian singer. She rose to fame after winning the second season of ''The Voice of Albania''. She has participated in various music festivals in Albania, such as Top Fest, Festivali i Këngës and Kënga M ...

(born 1991)

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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' ...

(born 1981) *

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 2 ...

(born 1983) * Oriola Marashi (born 1996) *

Hersi Matmuja Hersjana Matmuja (born 1 February 1990), also known as Hersi Matmuja or simply Hersi, is an Albanian singer and songwriter. After winning the 52nd edition of Festivali i Këngës, she represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014. L ...

(born 1991) *

Ava Max Amanda Ava Koci (born Amanda Koçi; February 16, 1994), known professionally as Ava Max, is an American singer and songwriter. She signed with Atlantic Records in 2016, through which she released her breakthrough single "Sweet but Psycho" in ...

(born 1994) * Luçie Miloti (1930–2006) *

Inva Mula Inva Mula (born 27 June 1963) is an Albanian opera lyric soprano. She began her soprano career at a very early age. Her father (Avni Mula) and mother () were also opera singers. She is also known for providing the voice of the diva Plavalaguna in ...

(born 1963) * Xhensila Myrtezaj (born 1993)

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* Laura Nezha (born 1990) *

Inis Neziri Inis Neziri (; born 12 January 2001) is an Albanian singer and songwriter. She has been crowned the winner of numerous festivals including the Romanian Golden Stag and Russian New Wave. Life and career In 2013, Neziri began to dedicate hers ...

(born 2001) *

Pavlina Nikaj Pavlina Nikaj (1931–2011) was an Albanian singer. Together with Anita Take and Pjetër Gjergji, she is considered the pioneer of the easy listening interpretation in Albania. Nikaj was born in Korçë, on 15 May 1931. She started her career as a ...

(1931–2011) *

Rona Nishliu Rona Nishliu (born 25 August 1986) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter. She came to international prominence after Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, representing Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan, w ...

(born 1986)

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Rita Ora Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born Rita Sahatçiu; 26 November 1990) is a British singer and songwriter. She rose to prominence in February 2012 when she featured on DJ Fresh's single, "Hot Right Now", which reached number one in the UK. Her debut studi ...

(born 1990) *

Anna Oxa Anna Hoxha (; born 28 April 1961), known professionally as Anna Oxa (), is an Italian singer, actress, and television presenter. Oxa has received mainstream popularity and recognition within Italy due to her numerous participations in the Sanremo ...

(born 1961)

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Nexhmije Pagarusha Nexhmije Pagarusha (; 7 May 1933 – 7 February 2020) was a Kosovo-Albanian singer and actress, often referred to as the queen of Kosovan music. Pagarusha gained acclaim as a recording artist in Kosova and neighbouring countries for her distin ...

(1933–2020) *

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 ca ...

(born 1980) *

Anxhela Peristeri Anxhela Peristeri (; born 24 March 1986) is an Albanian singer, songwriter and model. She emerged as the winner of the 19th edition of in 2017. After winning the 59th edition of in 2020, Peristeri was designated as the Albanian representativ ...

(born 1986)

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Bleona Qereti Bleona Qereti (born 14 May 1979), also known mononymously as Bleona, is an Albanian-American singer, songwriter, actress, entrepreneur, model and television personality. Qereti is an American Citizen, and as of 2010, Bleona lives in California, ...

(born 1979)

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Rozana Radi Rozana Radi (; born 6 July 1979) is an Albanian singer-songwriter and actress. Radi emerged as the winner of the 18th edition of in 2016. Life and career 1979–2012: Early life and career beginnings Rozana Radi was born on 6 July 1979 in ...

(born 1979) *

Bebe Rexha Bleta Rexha (; born August 30, 1989), known professionally as Bebe Rexha ( ), is an American pop singer and songwriter. After signing with Warner Records in 2013, Rexha received songwriting credits on Eminem's single " The Monster" (which later ...

(born 1989) * Fitnete Rexha (1933–2003)

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* Parashqevi Simaku (born 1966) *

Rezarta Smaja Rezarta Smaja (born 23 March 1984) is an Albanian singer. Life and career Rezarta Smaja was born on 23 March 1984 in Shkodër, a city located in northern Albania. She began her music career in rock bands and sang at various music events in her ...

(born 1984) *

Fatime Sokoli Fatime Sokoli (18 June 1948 – 12 August 1987) was an Albanian 20th century folk music singer. References External links * * * * * 20th-century Albanian women singers Albanian folk musicians 1987 deaths 1948 births People from Tropo ...

(1948–1987) *

Rovena Stefa Rovena Stefa (born 27 April 1979, in Fier) is an Albanian Albanian may refer to: *Pertaining to Albania in Southeast Europe; in particular: **Albanians, an ethnic group native to the Balkans **Albanian language **Albanian culture **Demographics ...

(born 1979) *

Kanita Suma Kanita Suma (born 26 July 2001), also known mononymously as Kanita, is an Albanian singer from North Macedonia. Life and career Kanita Suma was born on 26 July 2001 into an Albanian family in the city of Skopje, North Macedonia. Suma rose t ...

(born 2001)

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Anjeza Shahini Anjeza Shahini (born 4 May 1987) is an Albanian singer. She is best known for representing Albania at 2004 Eurovision Song Contest in Istanbul, after winning the 42nd edition of Festivali i Këngës. Career 2003–2009 Anjez ...

(born 1987)

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Eneda Tarifa Eneda Tarifa (born 31 March 1982) is an Albanian singer, actress and television host. She represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016, after winning the 54th edition of Festivali i Këngës. Life and career Tarifa was born in Ti ...

(born 1982) * Tefta Tashko (1910–1947) *

Tayna Doruntina Shala (; born 14 December 1996), known professionally as Tayna, is a Kosovo- Albanian rapper and singer. Born and raised in Prizren, she rose to prominence in the Albanian-speaking territories during the span of 2018 after the release ...

(born 1996) *

Kejsi Tola Kejsi Tola (; born 3 May 1992) is an Albanian singer and songwriter. She represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 in Moscow, Russia, after winning the 47th edition of ''Festivali i Këngës''. Life and career Kejsi Tola was b ...

(born 1992) * Mirjam Tola (born 1972) *

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(born 1985) *

Jorgjia Filçe-Truja Jorgjia Filçe-Truja (20 January 1907 – 22 June 1994) was an Albanian soprano. She was one of the icons of the Albanian urban lyrical music, and one of the main contributors for the establishment of the Academy of Arts of Albania. Life She wa ...

(1907–1994)

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* Adelina Thaçi (born 1980)

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Alketa Vejsiu Alketa Vejsiu (born 19 January 1984) is an Albanian television presenter, entrepreneur, model, producer and singer. Career Television * ''Gjeniu i Vogël'' * ''Dancing with the Stars Albania'' * ''X Factor'' * ''Dance with Me'' * ''Your F ...

(born 1984) * Luana Vjollca (born 1991)

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Loredana Zefi Loredana Zefi (; born 1 September 1995), also known mononymously as Loredana, is a Swiss-born Kosovo Albanian rapper. Her debut single, "", was a commercial success in Albania and German-speaking Europe, and received two gold certifications in ...

(born 1995) *

Vaçe Zela Vaçe Zela (; 7 April 19396 February 2014) was an Albanian singer and songwriter. She was a leading figure in the music industry and is considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia. Bor ...

(1939–2014) *

Dafina Zeqiri Dafina Zeqiri (; born 14 April 1989), also known mononymously as Dafina, is a Swedish-born Kosovo-Albanian singer. Life and career Dafina Zeqiri was born on 14 April 1989 into an Albanian family from Kosovo in the city of Varberg, Sweden. ...

(born 1989)

Musical groups

* Alban Skenderaj *

Blla Blla Blla Blla Blla Blla is an Albanian- Macedonian rock band from Skopje. It was formed in 1988 by then band members Idriz Ameti, Ermal Skupi (Mehmeti), Nikola Bočvarov and Blagojče Penov. Later, Ermal (who played the violin) left the band and was repla ...

Elita 5 Elita 5 is an Albanian rock band formed in Tetovë in 1988. The group consisted of vocalist Arif Ziberi, guitarist Mevaip Mustafi, drummer Besim Ibraimi, bass player Agron Idrizi and keyboardist Nexhat Mujovi. With a heavy rock sound and Albanian ...

Gjurmët Gjurmët (trans. ''The Traces'') was a SFRY, Yugoslav New wave music, new wave band formed in Pristina in 1980. The band is notable for being one of the first Yugoslav Rock music, rock bands formed by Kosovo Albanians and the first New wave music, ...

Sunrise Sunrise (or sunup) is the moment when the upper rim of the Sun appears on the horizon in the morning. The term can also refer to the entire process of the solar disk crossing the horizon and its accompanying atmospheric effects. Terminology Al ...

* Syndrom * SYTË * Troja *

References

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