Festivali i Këngës 58 semi final Round Up

The Albanian music festival, Festivali i Këngës 58 begins tonight (19th of December) with the first semi final. There will be 10 songs selected in total across the 2 semi finals, the second semi final will be held Friday night the 20th of December. In this article we keep you updated about the events in Albania.

In semi final 1 the competing entries are as follows (qualifiers in bold):

1. Genc Tukiçi and Nadia Tukiçi – Ju flet Tirana
2. Sara Bajraktari  – Ajër
3. Devis Xherahu  – Bisedoj me serenatën
4. Kanita Suma – Ankth
5. Kamela Islamaj – Më ngjyros
6. Bojken Lako – Malaseen
7. Elvana Gjata – Me Tana
8. Aldo Bardhi  – Melodi
9. Renis Gjoka – Loja
10. Albërie Hadërgjonaj  – Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua 

In semi final 2 the competing entries, are as follows: (qualifiers in bold)

1. Kastro Zizo – Asaj
2. Tiri Gjoci – Me gotën bosh
3. Olta Boka – Botë për dy
4. Era Rusi – Eja Merre
5. Wendi Mancaku – Ende
6. Robert Berisha – Ajo nuk është unë
7. Gena – Shqiponja e lirë
8. Eli Fara & Stresi – Bohemë
9. Arilena Ara – Shaj
10. Valon Shehu – Kutia e Pandorës

The most famous contestant in the first semi final is Elvana Gjata. She is labelled as one of the current leading figures in the Albanian music industry. She has numerous accolades to her name, and she last competed in the festival 16 years ago. All qualifiers will be announced at the end of semi final 2 on Friday (20th December).