ALBANA (artist)

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Albanian singer (born 1989)

Albana

Born|

Albana Bilalli

(1989-07-27) 27 July 1989 (age 34)

Pristina, Kosovo)

Citizenship|

* Kosovo
* Germany

Occupations|

* Singer
* songwriter
* composer

Years active| 2008–present
Musical career
Genres|

* R&B
* Funk
* Soul
* Jazz

Instrument(s)| Vocals

Musical artist

Website| https://www.albana.one/

Albana Bilalli, known professionally as Albana, is an Albanian singer, songwriter, and composer known for her performances in various music genres, including soul, R&B, funk, and jazz.[1][2]

## Early life[edit]

Bilalli was born on July 27, 1989, in Pristina, Kosovo.[1] Her early education started in Pristina, where she completed her primary schooling.[2]

She attended the Zenel Hajdini school in Kodra e Trimave and later continued her music education at the Prenk Jakova School of Music. Bilalli continued her formal education by enrolling in the Faculty of Arts in Pristina, specializing in solo singing. She completed her master's degree with a focus on classical singing (mezzo-soprano) on December 17, 2014.[2][1]

## Music career[edit]

Her debut in the music scene took place at the Kënga Magjike festival with the release of her song, "Akull".[3]

In 2017, Albana released her debut album, Drita ime Fajkoi i vogel dhe Valet e shpirtit, which featured songs in Albanian.[4]

Albana has participated in various music festivals, including Expodubai, Worringer – Weekender Dusseldorf, Top Fest, Kenga Magjike, Doku Fest, Erdh Lezeti, Vinoskop, and many more.[2][5]

She represented Kosovo with traditional Albanian songs at Expo Dubai 2021.[6]

Free is Albana's second album, featuring a sound inspired by the 1960s and 1970s.[7][8] Her music video for the album's first single, "Gentleman", was released on July 15, 2022.[9] Following "Gentleman", Albana released "Too Strong" on October 27, 2022.[10]

On January 12, 2023, Albana released "We go down together", a soul and jazz song.[11]

"I Can Never Get Enough" was released on May 5, 2023, accompanied by an official music video.[12] She performed her then-latest album, FREE, at the Worringer Weekender Festival in Düsseldorf, Germany on June 23, 2023.[5]

### Collaborations[edit]

Albana has built a diverse portfolio of collaborations throughout her musical career.[peacock prose] Her journey began with her first album, Drita ime Fajkoi i vogel dhe Valet e shpirtit,[peacock prose] which was recorded at Homebaesound Studio and produced by Armend Xhaferi on September 22, 2017. In this debut work, she joined forces with Ilir Bajri (piano), Armend Xhaferi (guitar), Teoman Ukqa (drums), Enes Beu (drums), Fatlind Fehrati (bass), and Dukagjin Muhaxheri (saxophone).[4]

Albana's collaborative efforts took a new turn with the release of her second album, Free.[peacock prose] For this project, she partnered with a band consisting of artists from Germany and Belgrade, including Hayden Chisholm (saxophone), Fedja Tom Franklin (drums/percussion), Miloš Nikolic (Bass), Milan Nikolic (trombone), and others. The album was recorded at HillRiver Studio and produced by Hayden Chisholm, a prominent jazz saxophone player from New Zealand.[8] ALBANA devoted two years to crafting this album, which featured the release of her first single, A s‘më jep ujë, on April 22, 2022.[13]

Albana represented Kosovo with folk Albanian music at the Expo Dubai on November 25, 2021.[peacock prose] In this endeavor, she worked alongside Astrit Stafai (guitar) and Adorel Haxhiaj (cello).[6]

At an earlier point in her career, Albana was the inaugural lead singer of a new band known as Offchestra.[14] She made the decision to leave the band in 2011.

More recently, Albana engaged in a new collaboration with a band from Germany, featuring Pedja (piano), Leo Asal (drummer), Leonard (guitar), and Hanes (bass) at the "Worringer Weekender" festival in Germany.[15]

### Influential works[edit]

Albana's musical journey has been marked by various collaborations.[peacock prose] Her debut single, Akull, was performed by Albana during her participation in Kënga Magjike 2013.[citation needed][3]

## Personal life[edit]

Albana is mother of two children, with her partner Milot.[citation needed]

## Discography[edit]

* Drita ime Fajkoi i vogel dhe Valet e shpirtit (2017)
* Free (10 songs)

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c "STORY". ALBANA. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
2. ^ a b c d "Albana Bilalli :: Biografia". www.teksteshqip.com. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
3. ^ a b ALBANA BILALLI – AKULL ( KENGA MAGJIKE 2013 ), retrieved November 3, 2023
4. ^ a b ALBUMI I PARË I ALBANA BILALLIT, retrieved November 3, 2023
5. ^ a b "Albana". Worringer Weekender (in German). Retrieved November 3, 2023.
6. ^ a b "Turizmi dhe kultura e Kosovës prezantohet në Dubai" (in Albanian). Retrieved November 3, 2023.
7. ^ "Zëri dhe stili i veçantë i Albana Bilallit sjelli albumin e dytë muzikor". Gazeta Projekti. May 1, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
8. ^ a b Ora 7 – Albana Bilalli me albumin e dytë, retrieved November 3, 2023
9. ^ "Albana Bilalli sjell këngën e re "Gentleman"". Telegrafi (in Albanian). July 22, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2024.
10. ^ Lajmpress (December 8, 2022). "Albana Bilalli sjell "Too Strong"". lajmpress.org. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
11. ^ "Albana vjen me 'We go down together'". Kosova Sot. January 12, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
12. ^ Rrustemi, Valmira (May 5, 2023). "Albana Bilalli rikthehet me këngën e re 'I can never get enough'". Telegrafi. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
13. ^ "Albana Bilalli publikon këngën e re 'A s'më jep ujë'". Kosova Sot. April 29, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
14. ^ Bilibani, Eroll (July 27, 2011), Offchestra introducing Albana Bilalli, retrieved November 4, 2023
15. ^ "Albana". Worringer Weekender (in German). Retrieved November 3, 2023.

## External links[edit]

* Official website