Festivali I Këngës 46
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Festivali i Këngës 46 took place in the Palace of Congresses in Tirana
, Albania
. There were two semifinals (14 and 15 December 2007) and a final (16 December 2007). This contest was used to select the fifth Eurovision Song Contest
entry for Albania
from 29 entrants; however, only 17 made it to the final. Olta Boka
won the first prize and earned the privilege of representing Albania
in Eurovision. Flaka Krelani and Doruntina Disha
were the runners up.
The shows were broadcast on Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
(RTSH), on both TV (TVSH) and radio (Radio Tirana). The shows were also broadcast in neighbouring Kosovo
(on RTK
) and Macedonia
(on MRT
).
The RTSH orchestra was present, but the option of playback was also available. The director was Pali Kuke, the artistic director was Edmond Zhulali, and the presenters were Elsa Lila
and Pirro Çako
.
Tirana
Tirana is the capital and the largest city of Albania. Modern Tirana was founded as an Ottoman town in 1614 by Sulejman Bargjini, a local ruler from Mullet, although the area has been continuously inhabited since antiquity. Tirana became Albania's capital city in 1920 and has a population of over...
, Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
. There were two semifinals (14 and 15 December 2007) and a final (16 December 2007). This contest was used to select the fifth Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
entry for Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
from 29 entrants; however, only 17 made it to the final. Olta Boka
Olta Boka
Olta Boka is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng". She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where...
won the first prize and earned the privilege of representing Albania
Albania
Albania , officially known as the Republic of Albania , is a country in Southeastern Europe, in the Balkans region. It is bordered by Montenegro to the northwest, Kosovo to the northeast, the Republic of Macedonia to the east and Greece to the south and southeast. It has a coast on the Adriatic Sea...
in Eurovision. Flaka Krelani and Doruntina Disha
Doruntina Disha
Doruntina Disha is an Kosovan-Albanian singer.-Early life:At four years of age, Disha and her family moved to Oslo because of the political problems in Kosovo. Disha started to sing when she was seven in Oslo...
were the runners up.
The shows were broadcast on Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
Radio Televizioni Shqiptar
Radio Televizioni Shqiptar is the public broadcaster of Albania, founded in 1938 in Tirana....
(RTSH), on both TV (TVSH) and radio (Radio Tirana). The shows were also broadcast in neighbouring Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
(on RTK
Radio Television of Kosovo
Radio Television of Kosovo is the public service broadcaster in Kosovo.It consists of the television service, broadcast on the terrestrial transmitter network and digital satellite , and two radio stations, Radio Kosovo and Radio Blue Sky...
) and Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
(on MRT
Macedonian Radio-Television
Macedonian Radio Television is the public broadcasting organization of the Republic of Macedonia. It was founded in 1993 by the Assembly of the Republic of Macedonia...
).
The RTSH orchestra was present, but the option of playback was also available. The director was Pali Kuke, the artistic director was Edmond Zhulali, and the presenters were Elsa Lila
Elsa Lila
Elsa Lila is an Albanian singer.-Early life:Elsa Lila was born in Tirana, Albania. Her father was a singer of the former Albanian state choir, while her mother was a violinist, so both parents raised her on theatre, and music, giving her a great love for the arts...
and Pirro Çako
Pirro Çako
Pirro Çako is an Albanian singer and composer. In 1988 he won the Albanian national festival as a composer with the song E duam lumturinë . The song was interpreted by Parashqevi Simaku. He has so far issued two albums: Herët a vonë in June 2004 and including 15 songs, and more recently, a second...
.
Final
The winner of the final, held on 16 December 2007, was determined by a seven-person jury. The 7 judges awarded 10 songs with points, with their favourite song receiving 12 points, the second-favourite song receiving 9 points, and continuing donwards from 8 points to 1 point.The jury
- Agim Krajka, composer
- David Tukiqi, composer
- Gjergj Leka, composer
- Alban SkënderajAlban SkënderajAlban Skënderaj born 1982 in Vlora, Albania is a singer who at fourtheen moved to Pistoia, Italy were he lives still today with his family. Alban's father was an army official and also the author of various books and poetry and prose. His mother worked in the laboratory of the town's aqueduct...
, singer/songwriter - Gjergj XhuvaniGjergj XhuvaniGjergj Xhuvani is an Albanian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from Tirana's Academy of Arts in 1986....
, film director - Rudina Magjistari, presenter
- Baton Haxhia, publisher
Results
| Draw | Artist | Song | | Rank | | Points | A. Krajka | Gj. Leka | B. Haxhia | D. Tukiqi | R. Magjistari | Gj. Xhuvani Gjergj Xhuvani Gjergj Xhuvani is an Albanian film director, screenwriter, and producer. He graduated from Tirana's Academy of Arts in 1986.... |
A. Skënderaj Alban Skënderaj Alban Skënderaj born 1982 in Vlora, Albania is a singer who at fourtheen moved to Pistoia, Italy were he lives still today with his family. Alban's father was an army official and also the author of various books and poetry and prose. His mother worked in the laboratory of the town's aqueduct... |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manjola Nallbani | "Kjo botë merr frymë nga dashuria" | 7 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | Produkt 28 | "30 sekonda" | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Eneida Tarifa | "E para letër" | 10 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
| 4 | Mariza Ikonomi | "Mall i tretur" | 9 | 20 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | Greta Koçi | "Natën të kërkova" | 5 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| 6 | Flaka Krelani & Doruntina Disha Doruntina Disha Doruntina Disha is an Kosovan-Albanian singer.-Early life:At four years of age, Disha and her family moved to Oslo because of the political problems in Kosovo. Disha started to sing when she was seven in Oslo... |
"Jeta kërkon dashuri" | 2 | 57 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Mira Konçi & Redon Makashi | "Nën një qiell" | 6 | 35 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | Kthjellu | "Dhoma" | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| 9 | Kozma Dushi | "Tatuazh në kujtesë" | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Devis Xherahu | "Endacaku" | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Teuta Kurti | "Qyteti i dashurisë" | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Samanta Karavello | "Pse u harrua dashuria" | 8 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| 13 | Juliana Pasha Juliana Pasha Juliana Pasha is an Albanian singer. She is very famous in Albania.In 2010 she won Honorary Citizen Award of Burrel from the mayor of the city... |
"Një qiell të ri" | 3 | 54 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 9 |
| 14 | Agim Poshka | "Kujt i them të dua" | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 15 | Jonida Maliqi | "S'ka fajtor në dashuri" | 4 | 36 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 |
| 16 | Olta Boka Olta Boka Olta Boka is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng". She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where... |
"Zemrën e lamë peng" | 1 | 67 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Rosela Gjylbegu Rosela Gjylbegu Rosela Gjylbegu is an Albanian singer.-Biography:Rosela graduated in English language in 2005 at Shkolla e Mesme Pedagogjike “Gjuhët e Huaja” of Shkodër and obtained a degree in Psychology from the Fakulteti i Shkencave Sociale, Universiteti i Tiranës , since when she also... |
"Po lind një yll" | 13 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Semi-finals
Songs in bold qualified for the Final.Semi-final 1
| Draw | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbër Arapi | "Mall" |
| 2 | Besiana Mehmeti | "Di të jetoj" |
| 3 | Ani Cuedari & Mateus Frroku | "Testament dashurie" |
| 4 | Juliana Pasha Juliana Pasha Juliana Pasha is an Albanian singer. She is very famous in Albania.In 2010 she won Honorary Citizen Award of Burrel from the mayor of the city... |
"Një qiell të ri" |
| 5 | Produkt 28 | "30 sekonda" |
| 6 | Adela Bezhani | "Mos thuaj jo" |
| 7 | Saimir Çili | "Ninullë për ty" |
| 8 | Rovena Dilo | "Rrëfimi" |
| 9 | Evans Rama | "Drita e hënës" |
| 10 | Joe Artid Fejzo | "K'të natë te ty" |
| 11 | Flaka Krelani & Doruntina Disha Doruntina Disha Doruntina Disha is an Kosovan-Albanian singer.-Early life:At four years of age, Disha and her family moved to Oslo because of the political problems in Kosovo. Disha started to sing when she was seven in Oslo... |
"Jeta kërkon dashuri" |
| 12 | Eneida Tarifa | "E para letër" |
| 13 | Teuta Kurti | "Qyteti i dashurisë" |
| 14 | Rosela Gjylbegu Rosela Gjylbegu Rosela Gjylbegu is an Albanian singer.-Biography:Rosela graduated in English language in 2005 at Shkolla e Mesme Pedagogjike “Gjuhët e Huaja” of Shkodër and obtained a degree in Psychology from the Fakulteti i Shkencave Sociale, Universiteti i Tiranës , since when she also... |
"Po lind një yll" |
| 15 | Manjola Nallbani | "Kjo botë merr frymë nga dashuria" |
Semi-Final 2
| Draw | Artist | Song |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kozma Dushi | "Tatuazh në kujtesë" |
| 2 | Devis Xherahu | "Endacaku" |
| 3 | Blerina Shalari | "Zgjohem nga heshtja" |
| 4 | Voltan Prodani | "Pse humbe dashurinë" |
| 5 | Ada Gurra | "Veç dashuri" |
| 6 | Agim Poshka | "Kujt i them të dua" |
| 7 | Greta Koçi | "Natën të kërkova" |
| 8 | Olta Boka Olta Boka Olta Boka is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng". She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where... |
"Zemrën e lamë peng" |
| 9 | Samanta Karavello | "Pse u harrua dashuria" |
| 10 | Mariza Ikonomi | "Mall i tretur" |
| 11 | Vesa Luma | "Një natë për mua" |
| 12 | Jonida Maliqi | "S'ka fajtor në dashuri" |
| 13 | Mira Konçi & Redon Makashi | "Nën një qiell" |
| 14 | Kthjellu | "Dhoma" |
Eurovision result
| ESC Edition | Artist | Song | Language | Semi Final | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESC 2008 Eurovision Song Contest 2008 The Eurovision Song Contest 2008 was the 53rd edition of the Contest. It was hosted in Belgrade, Serbia after Marija Šerifović won the 2007 Contest in Helsinki, Finland. This year was the first contest to have two semi-finals which were held on 20 and 22 May, and the final held on 24 May 2008... |
Olta Boka Olta Boka Olta Boka is an Albanian singer who was chosen to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with her song "Zemrën e lamë peng". She won the Albanian national final, called Festivali i Këngës, and competed in the second semifinal, on May 22 and won a place in the final on May 24 where... |
Zemrën e lamë peng Zemrën E Lamë Peng "Zemrën e lamë peng" is the song that represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 in Belgrade, Serbia. The song was sung by Olta Boka and was selected on 16 December 2007 during the televised show Festivali I Këngës.... |
Albanian Albanian language Albanian is an Indo-European language spoken by approximately 7.6 million people, primarily in Albania and Kosovo but also in other areas of the Balkans in which there is an Albanian population, including western Macedonia, southern Montenegro, southern Serbia and northwestern Greece... |
9 / 19 | 17 / 25 |
Guest artists
- Elita 5
- Kripëmjaltëzat
- Neri Per Caso
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- Tinka KurtiTinka KurtiTinka Kurti is one of the best known Albanian actresses. Her body of work, in about 60 years, includes more than 50 feature movies and 150 theatre plays. She has been awarded the People's Artist of Albania medal.- Biography :...
Medley singers
- Afërdita Zonja
- Arta Babaramo
- Djemtë E Detit
- Emi Bogdo
- Eranda Libohova
- Erti Hizmo
- Florjana Muça
- Françesk Radi
- Irma Libohova
- Klajdi Musabelliu
- Liljana KondakçiLiljana KondakçiLiljana Kondakçi is an Albanian singer, famous for being a winner of the 18th Festivali i Këngës. She is a Merited Artist of Albania.In 2010 she was arrested in Thessaloniki, Greece and extradited to Italy because of an international arrest warrant released from Catanzaro's pubblico ministero...
- Luan Zhegu
- Marsida Saraçi
- Myfarete Laze
- Sherif Merdani
- Sidrit Bejleri
- Tergita Gusta
- Vikena Kamenica