Kejsi Tola
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Born | Vlorë, Albania | 5 February 1992
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Education | Liceu Artistik Jordan Misja Akademia e Arteve |
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Years active | 2004–present |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Website | kejsitola |
Kejsi Tola (Albanian: [ˈkɛjsi ˈtɔla]; born 5 February 1992)[1] is an Albanian singer and songwriter. After winning the 47th edition of Festivali i Këngës, she represented Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009.[1][2]
Career
Tola began performing at the age of six.[3] She completed her studies at Jordan Misja Artistic Lyceum.[1] At the age of 11, she won Young Voices of Albania, later becoming a two-time winner of Young Voices of Shkodra.[4] She was one of ten finalists of Gjeniu i Vogël , and won the fourth edition of Ethet, the Albanian version of Pop Idol.[1][5]
In 2008, the Albanian national broadcaster
In late 2009, it was confirmed that Tola would compete in the 48th edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song "Ndonjëherë". She competed in the final on 27 December and finished 15th with 58 points.[9] Following her participation, she announced a hiatus to pursue classical singing at the University of Arts in Tirana.[10]
Tola was announced as one of the participants in
In 2012, Tola participated in the 51st edition of
In 2014, Tola entered Kënga Magjike with the song "Iceberg". She placed 5th and received the Production Award.[15][16] She later entered Kënga Magjike in 2018 with the song "Me ke mua".[17][18] The song was nominated at the 2019 Kult Awards for Best Song of the Year.[citation needed]
In 2023, she was selected to compete in Festivali i Këngës 62 with the song "Vallëzoj me dritën".[19] However, she later withdrew from the competition.[20]
Discography
Singles
- "Një Minutë" (2008)
- "Carry Me in Your Dreams" (2008)
- "Qiellin do ta Prek me Ty" (2009)
- "UAT" (2009)
- "Ndonjëherë" (2009)
- "Pranë" (2010)
- "Më Jeto" (2011)
- "Atje" (2012)
- "Perëndeshë e Fantazisë" (2012)
- "S'jemi më atje" (2012)
- "Iceberg" (2014)
- "U rritëm" (2018)
- "Më ke mua" (2018)
Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2009 | "Qiellin Do Ta Prek Me Ty" | The First Magic | Won |
2011 | "Me Jeto" | Best Vocal | Won |
2012 | "Perendeshe e Fantazise" | AMC Fun Page Prize | Won |
2014 | "Iceberg" | Best Production | Won |
Kult Awards
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2015 | "Iceberg" | Song of the Year | Nominated |
Young Voices of Albania
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2003 | "Herself" | First Prize | Won |
Young Voices of Shkodra
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2003 | "Herself" | First Prize | Won |
2004 | "Herself" | First Prize | Won |
References
- ^ a b c d "Kejsi Tola". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 28 September 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Albanien: Kejsi Tola". eurovision.de (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 13 February 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Maloney, Carl (27 June 2023). "RGM Introducing - We Interview Albanian Artist Kejsi Tola". RGM. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Bell, Frank (31 May 2023). "interview: Albanian fresh pop star Kejsi Tola, has been travelling around to create her EP 'LUMINOUS'". Fame Magazine. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Kejsi Tola to represent Albania in Moscow!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 22 December 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Laufer, Gil (18 December 2008). "Albania: FiK song titles and running order known". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Second Semi-Final of Moscow 2009 - Eurovision Song Contest". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Grand Final of Moscow 2009 - Eurovision Song Contest". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 25 April 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Juliana Pasha to represent Albania in Oslo!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 28 December 2009. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Sahiti, Gafurr (23 September 2010). "Albania: Kejsi Tola puts career on hold". ESCToday. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "First qualifiers known as Albania heads for second semi". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 24 December 2010. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Sahiti, Gafurr (25 December 2010). "Albania: Nine acts qualify for the final". ESCToday. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Festivali i Këngës on its way in Albania". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 21 December 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Adrian Lulgjuraj & Bledar Sejko win Festivali i Këngës!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 23 December 2012. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Rikthehet në arenë Kejsi Tola,kënga "Ajsberg", arma e saj". Shqiptarja.com (in Albanian). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Besim, Ramadan (14 December 2014). "Aurela Gaçe & Young Zerka win Kënga Magjike 2014!". wiwibloggs. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Kejsi Tola sjellë baladën rrënqethëse 'Më ke mua'". Indeksonline (in Albanian). 25 November 2018. Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ "Ja kush e fitoi 'Kënga Magjike 2018'! [FOTO]". www.intv.al (in Albanian). Retrieved 27 March 2024.
- ^ Juhász, Ervin (17 October 2023). "Meet all the participants of the 62nd Festivali i Këngës!". ESCBubble. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ Bijuvignesh, Darshan (1 November 2023). "Albania: More Details of Festivali i Këngës 62 Announced Including Line-up Change". Eurovoix. Retrieved 1 November 2023.