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Flaka Krelani | |
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| Born | 28 June 1989 Gjakova, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo) |
| Genres | Rock, alternative, blues |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004– |
Flaka Krelani (born 28 June 1989) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer.
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Flaka Krelani | |
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| Born | 28 June 1989 Gjakova, SFR Yugoslavia (present-day Kosovo) |
| Genres | Rock, alternative, blues |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2004– |
Flaka Krelani (born 28 June 1989) is a Kosovo-Albanian singer.
Krelani started her career at "Ethet", a similar contest to Idol where she reached the final. After the show, she became one of the most popular Albanian rock singers.[ citation needed ] During the six-year period after Ethet, Flaka participated in various music festivals held in different Albanian territories. She participated in Top Fest, receiving "Best Alternative" in its 4th edition, and "Best Rock" in its eighth edition.
She has tried to represent Albania in Eurovision four times. [1] In 2008, she ranked second, and Top 5 in the two upcoming years. In 2015 she ranked third with her song "S’je Për Mu" [2]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | "Jeta kerkon dashuri" | Main Competition | Second |
| 2015 | "S'je per mu" | Main Competition | Third |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2016 | "Rebelohem" | Best Female Vocal | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | "Nje bote tjeter" | Best Alternative | Won |
| 2011 | "Krej C'ka Ke Sje" | Best Rock & Alternative Song | Won |
Netet e Klipit Shqiptare
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | "Zjam" | Best Rock Video | Won |
Videofest Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2007 | "Nje bote tjeter" | Best Rock Video | Won |
| Best Editing | Won | ||
| 2008 | "T'boj me Rock" | Best Rock Video | Won |
Zhurma Show Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2015 | "Am I Good Man" | Best Rock | Nominated |
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