Flaka Krelani

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Flaka Krelani
Born (1989-06-28) 28 June 1989 (age 33)
Gjakova, Republic of Kosovo
Genres Rock, alternative, blues
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2004-

Flaka Krelani (born 28 June 1989) is an Kosovo-Albanian singer.

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Music career

Flaka started her career at "Ethet", a similar contest to Idols where she reached the final. After the show, she became one of the most popular Albanian rock singers. 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]

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

Festivali i Këngës

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2007"Jeta kerkon dashuri"Main CompetitionSecond
2015"S'je per mu"Main CompetitionThird

Kenga Magjike

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2016"Rebelohem"Best Female VocalWon

Top Fest

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2007"Nje bote tjeter"Best AlternativeWon
2011"Krej C'ka Ke Sje"Best Rock & Alternative SongWon

Netet e Klipit Shqiptare

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015"Zjam"Best Rock VideoWon

Videofest Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2007"Nje bote tjeter"Best Rock VideoWon
Best EditingWon
2008"T'boj me Rock"Best Rock VideoWon

Zhurma Show Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2015"Am I Good Man"Best RockNominated

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References

  1. "Flaka rikthehet me baladë në festivalin E RTSH-së". Archived from the original on 2013-08-28. Retrieved 2013-07-20.
  2. "Flaka Krelani: Synon Eurosong-un". Archived from the original on 2013-08-28. Retrieved 2013-07-20.