Elita 5

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Elita 5
Origin Tetovë, North Macedonia
Genres arena rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Years active1988–present
LabelsProminent Network
MembersMevaip Mustafi
Besim Ibraimi
Arif Ziberi
Agron Idrizi
Nexhat Mujovi

Elita 5 is an Albanian rock band formed in Tetovo in 1988. The group consisted of vocalist Arif Ziberi was born on May 12, 1968, i Tetova guitarist Mevaip Mustafi, drummer Besim Ibraimi, bass player Agron Idrizi and keyboardist Nexhat Mujovi. [1]

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Career

The band formed in 1988 in the town of Tetovo, SR Macedonia, although their first recording was published as an album titled Elita 5 in 1990. [2]

They have repeatedly refused to play in competitive festivals stating that "the band does not belong in festivals", preferring concerts instead.

In a 2001 concert, the band had opened in Tirana, Albania for the German heavy metal band Scorpions, the vocalist Arif Ziberi in an interview noted that this was one of the most exciting moments in his life. [2]

In 2008 the band organised a humanitarian concert in Tetovo, Macedonia for the victims of the 2008 Gërdec explosions. [3]

They take part in many concerts and are annually invited to close the Beer fest in the city of Korçë, Albania.

Members

Discography

Albums

Awards and nominations

Netet e Klipit Shqiptar

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2012"Nuk jam une diktator"Jury PrizeWon
2013"Degjo"Best Rock VideoWon
2015"Me fal"Best DirectorWon

Video Fest Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2005"Faleminderit"Best Promotion VideoWon
Best Rock VideoNominated

Zhurma Show Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2005"Faleminderit"Best RockWon
Best EditingWon
Top ListWon
Best Video/First PrizeNominated
Best AlbumNominated
2012"Degjo"Best RockWon
2014"Me fal"Best Video/First PrizeWon
Best RockWon
2014"Mohikani i fundit "Best AlbumWon

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References

  1. "Arif Ziberi: Ja arsyet pse "Elita 5" nuk merr pjesë në festivale?". vipat.info. Vilma Kërçiku. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Arif Ziberi i "Elita 5": Fama më ka prishur punë me gruan". visit-ulcinj.com (in Albanian). Paloma. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
  3. "Elita 5 koncert humanitar për Gërdecin". Televizioni Koha. 2008-03-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved October 10, 2012.