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Albania: Ervisa releases her new song ‘Zemra na na na’

Ervisa has released her latest song and music video called Zemra na na na. It is a cool and contemporary pop song with a strong production and clear and sweet vocals by Ervisa.

Zemra na na na is produced by Joniad Banush and lyrics by Ervisa. The video production is by DArt Channel. The hair and make up is courtesy of Renada and Fati with choreography and Styling by Tan Brama.

Ervisa has released several successful music videos in Albania and has participated in Top Fest.

You can see the official music video for Zemra na na na below.

Source: ESC Covers; DArt Channel; Major Groove Music

 

Ana Kodra brings in the New Year in style with ‘Hallelujah’

Ana Kodra gave an outstanding performance of the Hallelujah song (by Leonard Cohen and also made popular by Alexandra Burke) as part of the New Year celebrations on TV Klan in Albania.

Ana has a powerful and charming voice that continues to mature as she grows older.

Ana had amazing success in 2020 in online music festivals around organised around the world. The latest triumph was ‘First Star In Mexico-2021’ by CID-UNESCO Tbilisi section / WAPA Mexico section.

Ana represented Albania at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Mos ma prekni pemën (Don’t Touch My Tree).

Check out Ana singing Hallelujah below.

Source: ESC Covers; TV Klan – photos@TV Klan

Efi Gjika ‘Dance Monkey’

2018 Junior Eurovision contestant Efi Gjika who has been in and out of the studio all year, released one final song for 2020 on her YouTube channel earlier today.

Efi has already released a number of new original songs this year including ‘Take my hand’ and most recently  ‘Christmas magic’, as well as several cover songs including Ava Max ‘Salt and Andra Day ‘Rise up’

Her latest song, a cover of  ‘Dance Monkey’ perfectly suits Efi’s playful vocal style and is a great addition to her growing repertoire.

Keep up to date with all the latest news about Efi here or by clicking the tag below.

Ilirjana Elshani releases hot new track ‘Shisha’

Ilirjana Elshani from the video clip of ‘Shisha’

Ilirjana Elshani has released a brand new song called Shisha. It is an r’n’b flavoured contemporary track with a sharp and strong production.

Shisha is produced by Gentrit Shala for Big Dream Entertainment.

Ilijana is a new young talent from Albania. She has already released several popular music videos like Eja, Luje and Ideal.

You can see the official video clip for Shisha below.

Source: ESC Covers

Anxhela Peristeri wins Festivali i Këngës #59 and will represent Albania at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest

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Anxhela Peristeri has won the Festivali i Këngës #59 contest and will therefore represent Albania at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest. Her song is called Karma.

Karma is a powerful and dramatic ethnic pop song and is composed by Kledi Bahiti (music) and Olti Curri (lyrics).

18 acts performed in the grand final of Festivali i Këngës #59.

You can see Anxhela Peristeri with Karma below.

Source: ESC Covers

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Albania: Festivali i Këngës #59 second night ….and finalists confirmed

The second night of the Festivali i Këngës #59 was broadcast in Albania this evening. The 25 acts performed acoustic / unplugged versions of their songs.

The 18 acts to proceed to the grand final are –

  • Anxhela Peristeri 
  • Devis Xherahu 
  • Era Rusi 
  • Evi Reçi 
  • Festina Mejzini 
  • Florent Abrashi 
  • Gigliola Haveriku 
  • Gjergj Kaçinari 
  • Inis Neziri 
  • Kamela Islamaj
  • Kastro Zizo 
  • Mirud
  • Orgesa Zaimi 
  • Rosela Gjylbegu 
  • Sardi Strugaj 
  • Viktor Tahiraj 
  • Wendi Mancaku 
  • Xhesika Polo 

Check out the following performances by ESC Covers top performances tonight – Inis Neziri, Wendi Mancaku, Mirud and Gigliola Haveriku.

The final of the Albanian selection is 23 December.

Source: ESC Covers; @RTSH

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Festivali i Këngës #59 begins in Albania

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The Eurovision 2021 season has kicked off with the first of the Festivali i Këngës #59 shows in Albania. 25 acts performed their songs on the first evening. No one has left the competition yet. All the performances were created outdoors due to the world health pandemic.

The 25 acts were –

  1. Enxhi NasufiNjësoj
  2. Franc KoruniE morën botën
  3. Gigliola HaverikuE lirë
  4. Orgesa ZaimiValixhja e kujtimeve
  5. Erik LloshiJo
  6. Viktor TahirajNënë
  7. Agim PoshkaVendi im
  8. Kastro ZizoVallja e jetës
  9. Wendi MancakuVesi i shpirti tim
  10. Gjergj KaçinariMë jep jetë
  11. Era RusiZjarri im
  12. Devis XherahuPeng
  13. Stefan MarenaMeteor
  14. Rosela GjylbeguVashëzo
  15. Sardi StrugajKam me t’ba me kajt
  16. Xhesika PoloMë mbron
  17. Florent AbrashiVajzë
  18. Fatos ShabaniTy
  19. Anxhela PeristeriKarma
  20. Evi ReçiTjerr
  21. Inis NeziriPendesë
  22. Klint ÇollakuDo t’ia dal
  23. Festina MejziniKush je ti dashuri
  24. Kamela IslamajKujtimet s’kanë formë
  25. MirudNëse vdes

The standout performances in the opinion of the writer here at ESC Covers were Inis Neziri, Wendi Mancaku, Enxhi Nasufi, Gigliola Haveriku, Mirud, Orgesa Zaimi and Stefan Marena. You can see their performances below.

The second show will be 22 December. All of the acts will perform again and this time the finalists will be announced.

Source: ESC Covers

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Efi Gjika releases her fun new festive song ‘Christmas Magic’

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Efi Gjika is back with her brand new festive song called Christmas Magic. It is a fun packed upbeat song and just what we need to get us in to the holidays spirit.

Christmas Magic is composed by Jenny Jonas (lyrics) and produced by Vox Productions.

The cool music video features Efi singing with her friends in the band. The are having a lot of fun. The band are Doen (drums), Xhoja and Ani (keyboards), Deni (bass) and Emeda (percussion). The video is courtesy of PROVIDEO and the scenography is by Prosound. Efi also thanks her Mom for styling and Dad for production.

Efi represented Albania at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Barbie. She has since released more hits songs and music videos.

You can see the official video clip for Christmas Magic below. The song is available to purchase or stream via most digital stores such as Spotify, Amazon and many more.

Source: ESC Covers

Albania: Kristiana Veshaj shines in ‘Kenge Moj’ show on Vizion Plus tv

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Kristiana Veshaj is a talented young singer from Albania. She is currently participating in the ‘Kenge Moj’ competition on Vizion Plus tv. Kristiana gave a great performance on the ‘Nata e serenatave  – Konkurentet e rinj’ (Night of the Serenades – New Competitors) phase of the show in front of an expert jury.

The song that Kristiana performed was Nen nje portokalle (Under an orange). It is a traditional song from Kristiana’s home town of Vlora. She gave a confident and charming performance with a live band backing her.

Kristiana took part in the  2017 Junior Fest (Junior Eurovision) national selection in Albania with Profesioni. She has also successfully participated in many festivals and competitions including The Voice Kids Albania, Supertalent in Germany and Top Talent 2 in Albania.

You can see Kristiana perform Nen nje portokalle below.

Source: ESC Covers

Isea Çili performs her JESC 2019 song ‘Mikja ime fëmijëri’ on Top Channel in Albania

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Isea Çili made a welcome return with a strong performance of her 2019 JESC song Mikja ime fëmijëri for the Dream Team on the tv show E Diell on Top Channel in Albania.

Thanks to the author, Jetmira Agalliu. The show was presented by Edi Manushi, Alesia Bami and Skyla Fezollari. The choreographer is Graciano Tagani. The vocal coach is Gigliola Haveriku.

Besides representing Albania at Junior Eurovision in Poland in 2019, Isea, had success by winning 2019 Junior Fest Junior Eurovision national selection and she was a popular contestant on The Voice Kids 3 Albania.

You can see Isea sing on E Diell below.

Source: ESC Covers; Top Channel; @isea_cili