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Festivali I Këngës 63
63 was the 63rd edition of the annual Albanian music competition , organised by (RTSH). It was held between 19 and 22 December 2024 at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, and it was hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu. The winner was Shkodra Elektronike with "", therefore becoming the contestant that will represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. Format The 63rd edition of was organised by (RTSH) took place from 19 to 22 December 2024. The contest consisted of two semi-finals on 19 and 20 December, followed by a nostalgia night on 21 December and conclude in the grand final on 22 December. The four live shows were hosted by Enkel Demi and Ornela Bregu, and held at the Palace of Congresses in Tirana, Albania. In June 2024, Albanian singer Elhaida Dani, who won the 53rd edition of , was announced as the artistic director of the contest. Voting For the 63rd edition of , a professional jury chaired by Zana Çela, with members Ylljet Aliçka, Alma Bektashi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Kuka
Enkel Demi (pen name: Tom Kuka) is an Albanian writer and journalist. He made his literary debut in 2016 with the historical novel ''Hide mbi kalldrëm'' (''Jujube on Cobblestone''). In November 2018, he published his second novel, ''Gurët e vetmisë'' (''Stones of Loneliness''), a family saga which won the national prize for literature in 2019. His next novel was ''Ora e ligë'' (Evil Hour, 2019), followed by fourth novel ''Flama'' (Calamity), which was published in March 2021. Kuka won the EU Prize for literature The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL), established in 2009, is a European Union literary award. Its aim is to recognise outstanding new literary talents from all over Europe, to promote the circulation and translation of literature among ... for ''Flama''. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Kuka, Tom Albanian writers Living people Year of birth missing (living people) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elvana Gjata
Elvana Gjata (; born 3 February 1987) is an Albanian singer-songwriter, actress 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 territories in the Balkans following the release of her two studio albums, ''Mamës'' (2007) and ''Afër dhe larg'' (2011). The singer saw further success through many acclaimed singles, as well as her extended plays ''3 (Elvana Gjata EP), 3'' (2018) and ''Çelu'' (2021), and has achieved multiple number one singles in the Albanian singles chart. Gjata has also received numerous List of awards and nominations received by Elvana Gjata, awards and accolades, including two Balkan Music Awards, a Festivali i Këngës, Festivali i Këngës Award, four Kënga Magjike, Kënga Magjike Awards and a Top Fest, Top Fest Award. Life and career 1987–2010: Early life and career beginnings Elvana Gjata was born to Fatmir and Donika Gjata on 3 Febr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ismail Kadare (portret)
Ismail Kadare (; 28 January 1936 – 1 July 2024) was an Albanian novelist, poet, essayist, screenwriter and playwright. He was a leading international literary figure and intellectual, focusing on poetry until the publication of his first novel, '' The General of the Dead Army'', which made him famous internationally. Kadare is regarded by some as one of the greatest writers and intellectuals of the 20th and 21st centuries, and as a universal voice against totalitarianism. Living in Albania during a time of strict censorship, he devised stratagems to outwit Communist censors who had banned three of his books, using devices such as parable, myth, fable, folk-tale, allegory, and legend, sprinkled with double-entendre, allusion, insinuation, satire, and coded messages. In 1990, to escape the Communist regime and its ''Sigurimi'' secret police, he defected to Paris. From the 1990s he was asked by both major political parties in Albania to become a consensual President of the countr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
