This one proved to be a little tricky given that Kosovo is a relatively new country after having unilaterally declared independence from Serbia in 2008. It has since been recognised as a sovereign state by 104 United Nation countries.
This means that there is not much in the way of traditional music. Indeed when I typed in musicians from Kosovo the first two names to pop up were Rita Ora and Dua Lipa. I've never knowingly heard anything by either of them and I don't intent to start now.
First up is Ramadan Krasniqi with Dana (not that one!) He has released 40 albums in a 50 year career which led to official recognition from The Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo
Today's second offering comes from Flaka Krelami with the song A Ka Kuptim which apparently features J-Pak. Flaka is a Kosovo- Albanian singer who has previously represented Albania 4 times at Eurovision. I'm sure that our Eurovision mega fan Alyson will be familiar with her.
We conclude with Dafina Zequiri ( a distant relative of Swiss-Kosovan footballer Xherdan Shaqiri perhaps?)She is a Swedish born Kosovo -Albanian singer . Here she appears with Mossi with the song Prit
It looks as though the next Blog Country won't be any easier!
Ramadan Krasniqi with Dana - Ani Ani
Checked my flag counter. I have had two visitors from Kosovo but none since 2021. They have clearly found a blog that is more to their tastes.
ReplyDeletePS Any truth in the rumour that J-Pak is the child of J Lo and Hans Rausing the Tetrapak heir?
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