7 Albanian Singers Who Should Be On Your Playlist

Albanese muziek is rising right now. I’ve been in love with Albanian songs and fashion for a while now, and once you start, there’s no going back. Many people consider Bebe Rexha and Dua Lipa, the only viable Albanian musicians, and that’s not true.

Minus Dua Lipa and Bebe Rexha, here is a list of top albanian singers to add to your playlist. Kindly note that it’s not in order of importance.

1. Era Istrefi

She starred on Live It Up, the official song for FIFA World Cup Russia anthem in 2018 with Will Smith. Nora Istrefi, her elder sister, is also a musician, and they collaborated on a super hit track, Nuk E Di, last year.

Istrefi has worked with several global superstars and is a prime contender on any list of best female musicians in Albania. If you like pop, dance, or electronic music, you need to include Era Istrefi’s albania liedjes in your playlist.

2. Xhensila Myrtezaj

Xhensila Myrtezaj is an Albanian singer that has been delivering music for more than ten years. She is married to Besart Kallaku, and they have a daughter. Believe me; you need to have Xhensila Myrtezaj on your playlist. 

3. Tayna

Doruntina Shala, who performs as Tayna, does it all. She sings and raps nieuwe albanese liedjes wonderfully. She is a prolific Albanian rapper, leading the industry as the most successful female rapper from her debut in 2018. Every song she delivers is a certified banger, and she looks to have the musical Midas touch. 

4. KIDA

Orhidea Latifi, known as Kida, has secured her place as a top act in Albania’s music industry. She is here to stay, as every song she has released so far has been a hit. You wouldn’t regret adding this Albanian beauty to your playlist. Everyone is obsessed with her bestselling track, Pishmon featuring Mozzik.

5. Melinda Ademi

Since we're talking about Albanian female rappers, we have to mention Melinda Ademi. She appeared on the albanese muziek 2021 scene 4 years ago but only recently started getting traction. Melinda Ademi was a contestant of American Idol on Season 10 and Season 12. 

6. Elvana Gjata

Elvana Gjata is a musical goddess in Albania. She plays with multiple genres and still passes chart-toppers. She’s genuinely one of the greatest female Albanian musicians.

Her songs are much-loved, and she also posts uplifting messages constantly. 

7. Dhurata Dora

Dhurata Dora is a Kosovo-Albanian songwriter and singer. She’s been delivering hit tracks since 2012 and is a famous artist. Her collaboration with Algerian artiste, Soolking, Zemer went platinum and was viewed over 460 million times on YouTube. 

Music has a transcending property that can connect you to something greater than yourself and has been proven to affect spirituality and quality of life positively.

Whether you are listening to nieuwe albanese liedjes 2021, playing it, or creating it, honor the divine power of music and its ability to connect you to the Universe. Let yourself be free and feel the healing that comes from freeing yourself up to a spiritual connection.

Listening to Albanian music is a life force that can be used to your benefit as you bring intention to the practice. Use it to relate to yourself, others, and the Universe in ways that will change your life into a healing environment.