The list of participating songs in the 59th edition of the Festivali i këngës has been announced after the commission in charge for the selection of songs which consisted of Alma Bektashi, Jonida Maliqi, Agim Doçi, Klodian Qafoku, Eugent Bushpepa decided on the 26 participating songs after getting a chance to listening to all the songs RTSH received the names of the songs and performers is as follows:
Devis Xherahu – Peng (Hostage)
Orgesa Zaimi – Valixhja e kujtimeve (The suitcase of memories)
Festina Mejzini – Kush je ti dashuri (Who is the one you love)
Franc Koruni – E morën botën (They took the world)
Inis Neziri – Pendesë (Reprentance)
Sardi Strugaj – Kam me t’ba me kajt (I have to go with you)
Gjergj Kaçinari – Më jep jetë (Give me life)
Durim Morina (Mirudi) – Nëse vdes (If I die)
Evi Reçi – Tjerr
Rosela Gjylbegu – Vashëzo (Daughter)
Klevis Bega (Kastro Ziso) – Vallja e jetës (Dance of life)
Klinti Çollaku – Do t’ja dal (I will do it)
Anxhela Peristeri – Karma
Wendi Mancaku – Si ajo (Like Her)
Fatos Shabani – Ty (You)
Florent Abrashi – Vajzë (Girl)
Enxhi Nasufi – Njësoj (Same)
Kamela Islamaj – Ajo vajza (That girl)
Era Rusi – Zjarri im (My fire)
Erikson Lloshi – Jo (No)
Xhesika Polo – Më mbron (Protect me)
Manjola Nallbani – Ora e jetës (Hour of Life)
Giliola Haveriku – E lirë (Free)
Viktor Tahiraj – Nënë (Mother)
Agim Poshka – Vendi im (My place)
Stefan Marena – Meteor
Among the participating acts are a few artist which took part at earlier such as Inis Neziri, Wendi Mancaku, Era Rusi, Klinti Çollaku, Devis Xherahu, Mirud, Orgesa Zaimi and Kamela Islamaj. Last year’s New Wave winner Inis Neziri is certainly among one of the favorites. Arilena Ara will not be returning to the competition this year. The date when entries are going to be released is yet to be announced.
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