Lindita (singer)
| Lindita Halimi | |
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 Lindita in 2017 | |
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24 March 1989 Vitina, SFR Yugoslavia |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Lindita Halimi (born 24 March 1989), commonly known as simply Lindita, is a Kosovo-Albanian singer and songwriter.[1] She rose to fame after winning the sixth edition of Top Fest with "Ëndërroja" (I dreamed).[2]
In 2016, she participated in the final season of American Idol and also represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the song "World", after winning Festivali i Këngës 55. Recognized for her powerful and versatile vocal delivery ranges from screaming to an opera singing, Lindita's talent established her as an internationally acclaimed artist which is also highlighted by her collaborations with Stevie Wonder in 2013 and Valerie Simpson. She has also opened for the Backstreet Boys.[3]
Early years and career
Linda Halimi was born in Viti, Kosovo. She took part in the third edition of Ethet (Albanian Idol) and reached the Top 10. She has participated in Top Fest twice. In 2006 she won the competition. She has released several singles, mostly ballads. In 2013 she moved to the United States.[4] In December 2014 she returned to take part in the 53rd edition of Festivali i Këngës, where she finished third.[5] She won Festivali i Këngës 55 with the song "Botë", and represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017[6] with the song "World".
Discography
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Vetëm sytë e tu" (featuring Ngroba) |
2007 | Non-album singles |
| "Dallëndyshe" (featuring Ngroba) |
2008 | |
| "Ëndërroja" | 2009 | |
| "Të dua vërtet" | ||
| "Nuk të dorëzohëm" (featuring Erti Hizmo) | ||
| "Më e forte se kurrë" | 2010 | |
| "Supa Dupa Fly" (featuring Big D) | ||
| "Kur një ditë të kthehesh ti" | ||
| "All Mine" (featuring Nora Istrefi and Big D) | ||
| "Ndihmë" | 2011 | |
| "Kohën do ta ndal" | ||
| "I Just Wanna" | 2012 | |
| "S'të fal" | 2014 | |
| "Cold World" | 2015 | |
| "Come Thru" | 2016 | |
| "Now" | 2017 | |
| "World" | ||
| "Rock Whine" | ||
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2006 | Top Fest 2006 | Main Competition | "Enderroja" | Won |
| 2009 | Kënga Magjike 2009 | Best Rock Song | "Të dua vërtet" | Won |
| 2010 | Nota Fest 2010 | Best Performers | "Supa Dupa Fly" (feat. Big D) | Won |
| Main Competition | Second | |||
| 2011 | Zhurma Show Awards 2011 | Best Dance Song | "Kohen do ta ndal" | Nominated |
| 2014 | Festivali i Këngës 53 | Main Competition | "S'të fal" | Third |
| 2016 | Festivali i Këngës 55 | Main Competition | "Botë" | Won |
References
- ↑ "Linda Halimi biography". teksteshqip.
- ↑ "Linda Halimi Fiton Top Fest 6".
- ↑ https://eurovision.tv/participant/lindita/info
- ↑ "Linda Halimi: Jeta private shkon mirë, por nuk jua tregoj partnerin". Panorama Albania. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ↑ Qendro, Helio. "Linda Halimi interview". ESC Today.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (23 December 2016). "Albania: Selects Lindita Halimi for the Eurovision Song Contest 2017". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
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| Preceded by Eneda Tarifa with "Fairytale" |
Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 |
Succeeded by |
 Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest | |||||||||
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