Back in October, Albanian broadcaster RTSH released the names of the participants for the upcoming edition of Festivali i Këngës. With just over a week until the competition begins, the broadcaster has now released the competing entries.
Listen to the competing entries by clicking on the song titles:
- Albërije Hadërgjonaj — “Ku ta gjej dikë ta dua” (Where to find someone to love)
- Aldo Bardhi — “Melodi”
- Arilena Ara — “Shaj” (Swear)
- Bojken Lako — “Malaseen” (She left me unseen)
- Devis Xherahu — “Bisedoj me serenatën” (Talking with serenade)
- Eli Fara & Stresi — “Bohem” (Boheme)
- Elvana Gjata — “Me tana” (With all)
- Era Rusi — “Eja Merre” (Come and Get It)
- Gena — “Shqiponja e lirë” (Free Eagle)
- Kamela Islamaj — “Më ngjyros” (Colour Me)
- Kanita — “Ankth” (Anxiety)
- Kastro Zizo (né Kleviz Bega) — “Asaj” (Her)
- Nadia & Genc Tukiçi — “Ju flet Tirana” (Tirana Calling)
- Olta Boka — “Shkrime në mur” (Writings on the wall)
- Renis Gjoka — “Loja” (The Game)
- Robert Berisha — “Ajo nuk është unë” (She is not me)
- Sara Bajraktari — “Ajër” (Air)
- Tiri Gjoci — “Me gotën bosh” (With an Empty Glass)
- Valon Shehu — “Kutia e Pandorës” (Pandora’s box)
- Wendi Mancaku — “Ende” (Still)
The competition will begin on the 19th and continue on the 20th. The Final will take place on December 22nd. The show will also feature special guests Mahmood and Eleni Foureira, as well as former Sanremo participant Giusy Ferreri.
The winner of Festivali i Këngës will go on to represent Albania at Eurovision in Rotterdam.