Albania: Listen to the Fik 58 songs

Recently, Albanian public broadcaster has published the 20 songs participating in the Festivali i Song 2019. The songs that will compete for Albania’s representation at Eurovision 2020 are now available on YouTube.

The 20 contestants of  Festivali i Kenges 58 with their songs are:

1. Albërie Hadërgjonaj – “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua” (Where can I find someone to love?)
2. Aldo Bardhi – “Melodi” (Melody)
3. Arilena Ara –  “Shaj” (Sweet like the curse)
4. Bojken Lako – “Malaseen” (Wityhout seeing me)
5. Devis Xherahu – “Bisedoj me serenatën” (Talking with the serenade)
6. Eli Fara & Stresi – “Bohem” (Bohemian)
7. Elvana Gjata – “Me tana” (With all)
8. Era Rusi – “Eja Merre” (Come and Get it)
9. Gena – “Shqiponja e lirë” (Free eagle )
10. Genc Tukiqi & Nadia – “Ju flet Tirana” (Tirana is caline u)
11. Kanita Suma – “Ankth” (Anxiety)
12. Kamela Islamaj – “Më ngjyros” (Paint me)
13. Kastro Zizo – “Asaj” (Δικό της)
14. Olta Boka – “Shkrime në mur” (Slogans on the wall)
15. Renis Gjoka – “Loja” (The game)
16. Robert Berisha –  “Ajo nuk është unë” (This is not me)
17. Sara Bajraktari – “Ajër” (Air)
18. Tiri Gjoci – “Me gotën bosh” (With an empty glass)
19. Valon Shehu – “Kutia e Pandorës” (Pandora’s box)
20. Wendi Mancaku – “Ende” (Still)

Listen to the songs in the list below:

The two FiK semifinals will take place on December 19th and 20th, while the Grand Final, where we will also learn Albania’s 17th representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, will take place on December 22nd. Alketa Vejsiu will be the host of the Festivali i Kenges 58.

The innovation in the regulations compared to previous years is that this year the results will also be determined by an international committee, which has already invited important personalities to staff it.Read our relevant article HERE.

Albania: FiK 58 song titles and creators announced

A few hours before Albanian public broadcaster releases the FiK 58 candidate songs, the titles and their creators were announced! Among them are Albania’s representative at Eurovision 2018 Eugent Bushpepa, as well as Darko Dimitrov from North Macedonia, who has signed on Albanian entries  in 2015, as well as the relevant of North Macedonia in 2018 and 2019.

Below is a list of the titles and creators of FiK 58 songs:

  • Wendi Mancaku – “Ende” (Still)
    Lyrics: Endrit Mumajesi
    Music: Wendy Mancaku
  • Valon Shehu – “Kutia e Pandorës” (Pandora’s box)
    Lyrics: Elvis Preni
    Music: Eugent Bushpepa
  • Tiri Gjoci – “Me gotën bosh” (With an empty glass)
    Lyrics: Pandi Laço
    Music: Everest Ndreca
  • Sara Bajraktari – “Ajër” (Air)
    Lyrics: Adrian Hila
    Music: Adrian Hila
  • Robert Berisha – “Ajo nuk është unë” (This is not me)
    Lyrics: Filloreta Raçi
    Music: Filloreta Raçi
  • Renis Gjoka – “Loja” (The game)
    Lyrics: Ilir Krasniqi
    Music: Renis Gjoka
  • Olta Boka – “Shkrime në mur” (Slogans on the wall)
    Lyrics: Genc Salihu
    Music: Florent Boshnjaku
  • Nadia & Genc Tukiçi – “Ju flet Tirana” (Tirana is calling you)
    Lyrics: Agim Xheka
    Music: Genc Tukiçi
  • Kastro Zizo (né Kleviz Bega) – “Asaj” (Hers)
    Lyrics: Gramoz Kozeli, Kleviz Bega
    Music: Gramoz Kozeli, Klevis Bega
  • Kanita – “Ankth” (Anxiety)
    Lyrics: Lindon Berisha
    Music: Boban Apostolov
  • Kamela Islamaj – “Më ngjyros” (Paint me)
    Lyrics: Megi Hasani
    Music: Kamela Islamaj
  • Gena – “Shqiponja e lirë” (Free eagle)
    Lyrics: Endrit Mumajesi
    Music: Gena
  • Era Rusi – “Eja Merre” (Come and get it)
    Lyrics: Naxhije Berisha
    Music: Darko Dimitrov
  • Elvana Gjata – “Me tana” (With everything)
    Lyrics: Elvana Gjata
    Music: Elvana Gjata
  • Eli Fara & Stresi – “Bohem” (Bohemian)
    Lyrics: Rozana Radi
    Music: Eli Far
  • Devis Xherahu – “Bisedoj me serenatën” (Talking to the serenade)
    Lyrics: Jorgo Papingji
    Music: Devis Xherahu
  • Bojken Lako – “Malaseen” (Without seeing me)
    Lyrics: Bojken Lako
    Music: Bojken Lako
  • Arilena Ara “Shaj” (Sweet like the curse)
    Lyrics: Lindon Berisha
    Music: Darko Dimitrov
  • Aldo Bardhi – “Melodi” (Melody)
    Lyrics: Naxhije Berisha
    Music: Aldo Bardhi
  • Albërie Hadërgjonaj “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua” (Where can I find someone to love)
    Lyrics: Timo Flloko
    Music: Adrian Hila

Interval Acts by famous Eurostars

A few days ago, we informed you that the explosive Eleni Foureira will make her appearance at FiK 2019.

The news now seems to be confirmed with the sexy singer getting ready to set fire to the stage once again.

He may not have won this year’s Contest, but he made the most success of any artist. The reason for Mahmood to land on the FiK stage for a strong appearance.

Finally, a great Italian artist also announces her presence in Albania’s largest festival.

Guisy Ferreri, who has been to San Remo in the past, will also come to the FiK stage to impress us once again with her distinctive voice.

The two FiK semifinals will take place on December 19th and 20th, while the Grand Final, where we will also learn Albania’s 17th representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, will take place on December 22nd. The host of the Festivali i Kenges 58 will be Alketa Vejsiu, and as we have already informed you, this year, FiK included a three-member International Jury.

Albania: Candidate songs to be unveiled on 9 December | Foureira, Mahmood, Giusy Ferreri on Fik stage

A short while ago, Albanian public broadcaster announced that the 20 songs participating in the 2019 Festivali i Song will be announced on Monday, December 9th.

The 20 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges to claim the Rotterdam ticket are:

1. Albrei Hadergjonaj
2. Aldo White
3. Arilena Ara
4. Bojken Lako
5. Devis Xherah
6. Eli Fara & Stress
7. Elvana Gjata
8. The Era of Russia
9. Gena
10. Genc Tukiqi
11. Kanita Suma
12. Kamela Islamaj
13. Castro Zizo
14. Olta Boka
15. Renis Gjoka
16. Robert Berisha
17. Sara Bajraktari
18. Tiri Gjoci
19. Valon Shehu
20. Wendi Mancaku

Interval Acts by favourite Eurostars

A few days ago, we informed you that explosive Eleni Foureira will make her appearance at FiK 2019.The news now seems to be confirmed with the sexy singer getting ready to set fire to the stage once again.

He may not have won this year’s Contest, but he made the most success of any artist. The reason for Mahmood to land on the FiK stage for a strong appearance.

Finally, a great Italian artist also announces this in Albania’s largest festival.

Guisy Ferreri who has taken part in San Remo in the past, will also come to the FiK stage to impress us once again with her distinctive voice.

The two FiK semifinals will take place on December 19th and 20th, while the Grand Final, where we will also learn Albania’s 17th representative at the Eurovision Song Contest, will take place on December 22nd. Alketa Vejsiu will be the host of the Festivali i Kenges 58.

 

Albania: Three-member International Panel at FiK 2019

In a few days we will be able to listen to the songs competing at Festivali i Kenges 58 to claim Albanian representation at Eurovision 2020. An important innovation for this year’s FiK is the introduction of an international jury, next to the classic jury. Among the 3 members of the international committee a popular and beloved Greek creator will be!

The results at Festivali i Kenges with some minor variations are determined each year by a special jury comprising people from the home music scene. This year, RTSH, having managed to get very popular contestants, decided to have an international jury. This was recently confirmed by a private Albanian TV station, though you first read it on EurovisionFun!

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As we have revealed to you, a Greek creator who has a lot to do with the Eurovision contest  will be at the Festivali i Kenges international committee and will add special interest along with Eleni Foureira as a guest at this year’s event for all of us Greeks.

We remind you that the 20 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges to claim the Rotterdam ticket are:

1. Albrei Hadergjonaj
2. Aldo White
3. Arilena Ara
4. Bojken Lako
5. Devis Xherah
6. Eli Fara & Stress
7. Elvana Gjata
8. The Era of Russia
9. Gena
10. Genc Tukiqi
11. Kanita Suma
12. Kamela Islamaj
13. Castro Zizo
14. Olta Boka
15. Renis Gjoka
16. Robert Berisha
17. Sara Bajraktari
18. Tiri Gjoci
19. Valon Shehu
20. Wendi Mancaku

The Festivali i Kenges 58, will take place in Tirana on December 19, 20 and 22, and the winner will represent Albania at the 65th Eurovision Song Contest in May in Rotterdam.

Albania: FiK 58 dates will not be changed

Despite being circulated online in recent hours, Albanian public broadcaster does not appear to be moving the dates of FiK 2019. The strong earthquake that struck the country and more than 50 deaths seemed to be the reason for the transfer of FiK 2019, which will also feature Albania’s next Eurovision 2020 representative for next month. But that is not the case.

As we have already seen through FiK’s Instagram account, live orchestra rehearsals have begun, which of course would not happen if the festival were held next month. But more importantly, to believe that the dates of FiK 2019 are not going to change, is the fact that the Greek author, whom we informed in a previous article that he was invited to be a member of the festival’s jury, has  been informed of the dates already known and has arranged with him his travel tickets to Tirana.

Albanian public television, RTSH, therefore prepares for the Festivali i Kenges 58 in Tirana on December 19, 20 and 22 and the winner will represent Albania at the 65th Eurovision Song Contest in May in Rotterdam. The innovation in the regulations compared to previous years is that this year the results will also be determined by an international committee, which has already invited important personalities to staff it.

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Albania: Eleni Foureira invited to Festivali i Kenges 58

According to Albanian site News31.al, Eleni Foureira will be on stage at Festivali i Kenges 58 for an explosive appearance next December.

Festivali i Kenges 58 is Albania’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Specifically, the two semifinals will take place on December 19 and 20, while the Grand Final, where we will learn Albania’s 17th representative at Eurovision Song Contest, will take place on December 22.

However, it is not yet clear which of the three nights Eleni Foureira will be performing on the Festivali i Kenges 58 stage.

Recall that the 20 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges who will claim the Rotterdam ticket are:

1. Albrei Hadergjonaj
2. Aldo White
3. Arilena Ara
4. Bojken Lako
5. Devis Xherah
6. Eli Fara & Stress
7. Elvana Gjata
8. The Era of Russia
9. Gena
10. Genc Tukiqi
11. Kanita Suma
12. Kamela Islamaj
13. Castro Zizo
14. Olta Boka
15. Renis Gjoka
16. Robert Berisha
17. Sara Bajraktari
18. Tiri Gjoci
19. Valon Shehu
20. Wendi Mancaku

Source: News31.al

Albania: International Jury for FiK 58|EXCLUSIVE

Albanian public broadcaster, RTSH, prepares for the Festivali i Kenges 58 in Tirana on December 19, 20 and 22 as the winner will represent Albania at the 65th Eurovision Song Contest in May in Rotterdam. The innovation in the regulations compared to previous years is that this year the results will also be determined by an international committee, which has already invited important personalities to staff it.

International panel for the first time at Festivali i Kenges

On December 22, we will probably have the first Eurovision 2020 entry. Probably not, as there were times in the past that the FiK winner did not subsequently participate in Eurovision with the song he won at the Albanian festival, but with another which considered to be better (see Elhaida Dani, 2015).

The results at Festivali i Kenges with some minor variations are determined each year by a special jury comprising people from the home music scene. This year, RTSH, having managed to get very popular contestants, decided to have an international jury.

 

A well known Greek author has been invited to the international committee of FiK 58

EurovisionFun reveals for the first time that among those invited by RTSH to the international committee, it is a well-known Greek creator. Of course the problem for everyone are the dates (very close to Christmas) and the fact that the Festival lasts four days.

We will be watching with interest FiK 58, which this year includes the most popular names in the Albanian music scene.

The 20 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges to claim the Rotterdam ticket are:

1. Albrei Hadergjonaj
2. Aldo White
3. Arilena Ara
4. Bojken Lako
5. Devis Xherah
6. Eli Fara & Stress
7. Elvana Gjata
8. The Era of Russia
9. Gena
10. Genc Tukiqi
11. Kanita Suma
12. Kamela Islamaj
13. Castro Zizo
14. Olta Boka
15. Renis Gjoka
16. Robert Berisha
17. Sara Bajraktari
18. Tiri Gjoci
19. Valon Shehu
20. Wendi Mancaku

Elvana Gjata, a successful singer in her home country, Arilena Ara who has become famous  with the song “Nentori”, as well as Olta Boka who represented her country at Eurovision 2008, taking the seventeenth place!

This year in Tel Aviv, Jonida Maliqi with “Ktheju Land”, the song she won at FiK 2018, brought Albania to the final, finishing 17th with 90 points.

Albania: Festivali i Kenges 58 final on December 22nd

Albania’s public broadcaster, RTSH, has announced the dates of the Festivali i Kenges 58, the country’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest.

Specifically, the two semifinals will take place on December 19th and 20th, while the Grand Final, where we will also learn Albania’s 17th Eurovision Song Contest representative, will take place on December 22nd. Alketa Vejsiu will be the host of Festivali i Kenges 58.

The 20 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges to claim the Rotterdam ticket are:

1. Albërie Hadërgjonaj
2. Aldo Bardhi
3. Arilena Ara
4. Bojken Lako
5. Devis Xherahu
6. Eli Fara & Stresi
7. Elvana Gjata
8. Era Rusi
9. Gena
10. Genc Tukiqi
11. Kanita Suma
12. Kamela Islamaj
13. Kastro Zizo
14. Olta Boka
15. Renis Gjoka
16. Robert Berisha
17. Sara Bajraktari
18. Tiri Gjoci
19. Valon Shehu
20. Wendi Mancaku

Elvana Gjata, a successful singer in her home country, Arilena Ara who has become well known in with the song  “Nentori“, as well as Olta Boka who represented her country at Eurovision 2008, occupying the 17thte place stand out among the candidates.

This year in Tel Aviv, Jonida Maliqi with “Ktheju Land”, the song she won at FiK 2018, brought Albania to the final, finishing 17th with 90 points.

Albania: Candidates for Festivali i Kenges 58 leaked? | Eurostars return and Arilena Ara among them

The Albanian website “newsbomb” has published a list of the 25 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges 58, the country’s national final for the Eurovision Song Contest. Among the names included in the list, we find Arilena Ara who has become well known with the song “Nentori”, as well as Olta Boka who represented her country at Eurovision 2008, taking seventeenth place!

The 25 candidates for the Festivali i Kenges according to the website are:

Bojken Lako
Devis Xherahu
Genc Tukiqi
Valon Shehu
Wendy Mancaku
Genti Deda
Kanita Suma
Olta Boka
Arilena Ara
Kamela Islamaj
Renis Gjoka
Eugent Lito (GENA)
Eli Fara ft Stress
Castro Zizo
Alberie Hadergjonaj
Robert Berisha
The Era of Russia
Aldo White
Elvana Gjata
Sara Bajraktari
Aurora Kapo
Tiri Gjoci
Nita Latifi
Algert Salaj
Arjeta Palushaj

The post goes further, assessing the first-place contenders, predicting Elvana Gjata, Era Rusi and Arilena Ara will claim the victory.
Soon we will have the announcements from the Albanian public broadcaster, since last year at that time we already officially knew the candidates of the festival.

Albania:Till 15 September the submissions to FiK 2019

Albania’s public broadcaster,RTSH, will choose the song and the artist that will represent it in the Eurovision 2020 contest through the country’s historic « Festivali i Kenges » , as it does every year since 2004 when it made its debut in the competition.  The submission deadline for the FiK 2019, to be held sometime at the end of this year, began today and ends on 15 September.

Through FiK 2019 the representative of Albania in the Netherlands

Albania wants to continue its series of qualifying to Eurovision finals also in 2020 in the Netherlands.  After two qualifications in 2018 and 2019, the next representative will be called upon to do something better and,why not, bring Albania to the top10 after eight whole years.

Already, a very popular artist living in US,is rumored to be preparing the participation in FiK 2019. It is about Arilena Ari, which we mentioned in a previous article.

Interested parties can send their applications electronically to festival@rtsh.al or in person at the headquarters of Albania’s public broadcaster in Tirana.  More regulations for FiK 2019 were not released, although this year’s winner is expected to be featured only by the jury vote.

Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest

Albania’s maiden participation in the contest took place in 2004, winning the seventh place. Since then the country has been participated 15 more times, with moderate results.  The country became known in the contest for female ballads with demanding vocals.  In 2012, Rona Nishliu with « Suus », won the fifth place, which is up to now the best position of Albania in the ESC.

This year, in Tel Aviv, Jonida Maliqi with « Ktheju tokës », the song which won in FiK 2018, brought Albania to the final, winning the 17th place with 90 points.