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How Twitter Reacted to Eurovision, Albania Style!

May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 The BalkanistaLeave a Comment

The hearts of several million Albanians were shattered on Saturday as Eurovision hopefully Jonida Maliqi crashed out of the finals in18th place. Whilst she did well to qualify, and the song was well received, Albania only managed 90 points and did not receive a single “douze points” from any other country- not even its Western […]

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An interview with Albanian Kosovar composer, Kreshnik Aliçkaj

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 The Balkanista

Kreshnik Aliçkaj is an Albanian composer from Kosovo. He studied Music at the University of Prishtina and his work has been recognised both locally and internationally for its excellence in combining classical music with traditional Albanian and Balkan influences. He was chosen to premiere one of his pieces at the Sanctification of Mother Theresa at […]

Shengjin to host new music festival this summer

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 The Balkanista

UNUM is a brand new festival launching in Shengjin, Albania from 31 May – 2 June 2019. The festival will focus on house and techno, and has announced a lineup that includes Craig Richards, Ricardo Villalobos, Luciano and more. The festival says sunrise and sunset parties will be among its key draws, as well as […]

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How Twitter Reacted to Eurovision, Albania Style!

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An interview with Albanian Kosovar composer, Kreshnik Aliçkaj

Shengjin to host new music festival this summer

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