Music of Kosovo
Encyclopedia
Music
has always been part of the Albanian and Serbian
cultures in Kosovo
.
In Kosovo, along with modern music, folk music
is the most popular. There are many folk singers and ensembles. The multicultural ensemble is Shota
. Classical music is also well known in Kosovo.
The modern music in Kosovo has its origin in the Western countries. The main modern genres include: Pop, Hip hop
, Rap, Rock and Jazz
.
(an authentic Albanian instrument), mandolin
, mandola and percussion. The most notable Albanian rock bands are: Gjurmët
, Diadema
, Jericho ,Toxin, Purgatory, Minatori, Trix, Troja, Votra, Humus, Asgjë Sikur Dielli
, Gillespie, Kthjellu, Cute Babulja, Babilon, Bloody Foreigners etc. Armend Xhaferi - Jazz Guitarist, Bajram Istrefi Jr. - Jazz Drummer, Ilir Bajri is a notable jazz
and electronic
musician.
Afrim Muqiqi, Sabri Fejzullahu, Leonora Jakupi
, Ilir Shaqiri, Nora Istrefi, Gentiana Ismajli and Adelina Ismajli
, Teuta Blaka are some of the most popular commercial singers in Kosovo today.
The representative of folk music from Kosovo is the folk group Shota
, with top singer Shkurte Fejza and the representative of Muzika e lehte shqipe is Shkëlzen Jetishi, the music group Agimi and many more groups.
is the television channel applying for EBU membership . RTK wishes to enter Kosovo for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
. Kosovo would be making their Eurovision Song Contest
debut in 2011 at best if Kosovo joins the EBU. However this is controversial because Russia
and some other participating countries did not recognise the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo's Parliament
, therefore they could reject Kosovo's EBU membership. However Kosovo is eligible to join as stated by the EBU.
According to the Kosovar newspaper Koha Ditore
, a future entry would be selected via a national final called Akordet e Kosovës, a former pop show that had been taken off the air some years ago.
Music
Music is an art form whose medium is sound and silence. Its common elements are pitch , rhythm , dynamics, and the sonic qualities of timbre and texture...
has always been part of the Albanian and Serbian
Serbian culture
Serbian culture refers to the culture of Serbia and of ethnic Serbs.The Serbian culture starts with that of the South Slavic peoples that lived in the Balkans. Early on, Serbs may have been influenced by the Paleo-Balkan peoples...
cultures in Kosovo
Kosovo
Kosovo is a region in southeastern Europe. Part of the Ottoman Empire for more than five centuries, later the Autonomous Province of Kosovo and Metohija within Serbia...
.
In Kosovo, along with modern music, folk music
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
is the most popular. There are many folk singers and ensembles. The multicultural ensemble is Shota
Shota
The word/name "Shota" may mean:* Shota, a traditional Albanian dance* Shōta, a Japanese given name* Shotacon, artwork or manga often depicting a sexual relationship between young boys or between a young boy and an adult...
. Classical music is also well known in Kosovo.
The modern music in Kosovo has its origin in the Western countries. The main modern genres include: Pop, Hip hop
Hip hop music
Hip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
, Rap, Rock and Jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
.
Albanian music in Kosovo
It is characterized by use of çifteliaÇiftelia
The Çifteli is an Albanian wooden, largely acoustic string instrument, with only two strings .The çifteli is commonly used by Albanian folk musicians as well as other modern musicians and is played by Albanians at weddings, concerts, national events, and other occasions...
(an authentic Albanian instrument), mandolin
Mandolin
A mandolin is a musical instrument in the lute family . It descends from the mandore, a soprano member of the lute family. The mandolin soundboard comes in many shapes—but generally round or teardrop-shaped, sometimes with scrolls or other projections. A mandolin may have f-holes, or a single...
, mandola and percussion. The most notable Albanian rock bands are: Gjurmët
Gjurmët
Gjurmët was an Albanian rock music band from Kosovo. The band lasted from 1980 until 1986 and was composed of five members. Vocalist of the group was Migjen Kelmendi, now a known journalist and publicist. In 2002, the project published Gjurmët LP tracks, a collection of songs with high recording...
, Diadema
Diadema
Diadema* Diadema, São Paulo, a city in São Paulo* Diadema , a genus of sea urchin belonging to the family Diadematidae* Damon diadema, a species of arachnid, sometimes known as the tailless whip scorpion...
, Jericho ,Toxin, Purgatory, Minatori, Trix, Troja, Votra, Humus, Asgjë Sikur Dielli
Asgjë Sikur Dielli
-History:The band was created in the mid 90s when Alban Nimani and Bujar Honduzi met and decided to work together. The duo made a lot of rehearsals and gigs in Pristina before they met their bass player Visar Qeska. Asgjë Sikur Dielli was formed in 1996 after series of gigs in Kosovo...
, Gillespie, Kthjellu, Cute Babulja, Babilon, Bloody Foreigners etc. Armend Xhaferi - Jazz Guitarist, Bajram Istrefi Jr. - Jazz Drummer, Ilir Bajri is a notable jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and electronic
Electronic music
Electronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
musician.
Afrim Muqiqi, Sabri Fejzullahu, Leonora Jakupi
Leonora Jakupi
-Hits:* 1997 - "O Bo Bo" * 1997 - "Nuk me Duhet Gjermania" * 1998- "A vritet pafajsia?" * 1999 - "Ne Zemer te me Ndjesh" * 2001 - "Sahara"...
, Ilir Shaqiri, Nora Istrefi, Gentiana Ismajli and Adelina Ismajli
Adelina Ismajli
Adelina Ismajli .Ismajli is best known for her songs “Uragan Çohen Krenarët,” “Në Kosovë Luhet Kumorë,” and “Skenderbe.” She is also highly recognized as a sex symbol for her sexually provocative videos and performances on Albanian local television stations.Ismajli’s records, including four...
, Teuta Blaka are some of the most popular commercial singers in Kosovo today.
The representative of folk music from Kosovo is the folk group Shota
Shota
The word/name "Shota" may mean:* Shota, a traditional Albanian dance* Shōta, a Japanese given name* Shotacon, artwork or manga often depicting a sexual relationship between young boys or between a young boy and an adult...
, with top singer Shkurte Fejza and the representative of Muzika e lehte shqipe is Shkëlzen Jetishi, the music group Agimi and many more groups.
Roma music in Kosovo
Roma music from Kosovo presents a mixture of Albanian, Macedonian or Serbian songs with oriental rhythm or in so called TallavaEurovision
RTKRadio Television of Kosovo
Radio Television of Kosovo is the public service broadcaster in Kosovo.It consists of the television service, broadcast on the terrestrial transmitter network and digital satellite , and two radio stations, Radio Kosovo and Radio Blue Sky...
is the television channel applying for EBU membership . RTK wishes to enter Kosovo for the Eurovision Song Contest 2009
Eurovision Song Contest 2009
The Eurovision Song Contest 2009 was the 54th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest and was hosted by Russia after their win in 2008. It took place between 12 and 16 May 2009 at the Olympic Indoor Arena in Moscow, Russia....
. Kosovo would be making their Eurovision Song Contest
Eurovision Song Contest
The Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
debut in 2011 at best if Kosovo joins the EBU. However this is controversial because Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
and some other participating countries did not recognise the unilateral declaration of independence by Kosovo's Parliament
2008 Kosovo declaration of independence
The 2008 Kosovo declaration of independence was adopted on 17 February 2008 by individual members of the Assembly of Kosovo acting in personal capacity and not binding to the Assembly itself...
, therefore they could reject Kosovo's EBU membership. However Kosovo is eligible to join as stated by the EBU.
According to the Kosovar newspaper Koha Ditore
Koha Ditore
Koha Ditore is the leading daily newspaper from Kosovo. It is published by Koha Group and was founded and owned by politician Veton Surroi. His sister Flaka Surroi is now the publisher, following Veton Surroi's launch of his political career within the ORA reformist party...
, a future entry would be selected via a national final called Akordet e Kosovës, a former pop show that had been taken off the air some years ago.
See also
- Radio in Kosovo
- Eurovision Song ContestEurovision Song ContestThe Eurovision Song Contest is an annual competition held among active member countries of the European Broadcasting Union .Each member country submits a song to be performed on live television and then casts votes for the other countries' songs to determine the most popular song in the competition...
- Music of AlbaniaMusic of AlbaniaAlbanian music displays a variety of influences. Albanian folk music traditions differ by region, with major stylistic differences between the traditional music of the Ghegs in the north and Tosks in the south. Modern popular music has developed around the centers of Korça, Shkodër and Tirana....
- Albanian rockAlbanian rockAlbanian rock describes music in Albania, Kosovo, and other Albanian-inhabited areas closely related to western rock. It has a wide variety of sub-genres like heavy metal, punk, alternative and death metal...
- Albanian hip hopAlbanian hip hopAlbanian hip hop refers to artists from Albania, Kosovo, the Republic of Macedonia and Montenegro but also from other Albanian-inhabited places such as the United States and Germany.-Performers:*The Kid Gashi*Mc Kresha*Unikkatil*Presioni*Lyrical Son...
- Music of SerbiaMusic of SerbiaSerbs and Serbia has a variety of traditional music, which is part of the wider Balkan tradition, with its own distinctive sound and characteristics.-History:...