Rosela Gjylbegu

Rosela Gjylbegu (pronounced Albanian pronunciation: [ɾɔsɛːla ɟylbɛːɡu]; born 13 March 1987 in Shkodër, Albania) is an Albanian singer.

Rosela Gjylbegu
Rosela Gjylbegu performing the winning song at "Kënga Magjike" 2009
Background information
Birth nameRosela Gjylbegu
Born (1987-03-13) 13 March 1987
Shkodër, Albania
OriginAlbanian
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2002–present

Life

Rosela graduated in English language in 2005 from the Shkolla e Mesme Pedagogjike "Gjuhët e Huaja" (Secondary Pedagogical School "Foreign Languages") of Shkodër, obtaining a degree in Social Work from the Fakulteti i Shkencave Sociale, Universiteti i Tiranës (University of Tirana's Social Sciences Faculty), since when she has resided in Tirana, and finished a master's degree in gender equality.[1][2] Since 2009 she works at the Albanian Parliament in the Public Relations Directorate.[3] Admires ballet and various sports.[4]

In her early childhood she took part in various school activities, continuing with her participation in Shkodër's children festivals as a choir singer, and later as a solo performer. Although passionate about ballet at school and part of ballet troupe there, she randomly started her music career when in a celebration, at age eleven, she filled in for her absent friend to sing Mariah Carey's "Without You".[5] Her performance impressed her teacher who brought her to the "Qendra Kulturore e Fëmijëve" (Children's Cultural Centre). In 1999 she performed in a trio titled "Të Europës jemi ne" (We are Europe's) composed by Jetmir Barbullushi and won the second prize. During the same period she took part in different activities around the town of Shkodër and other school activities.

"Ethet"

Despite taking part in many competitions, it was only in 2003 Rosela was given an excellent opportunity to show her talent. This involved participation in "Ethet e së premtes mbrëma" (Friday night fever; or "Krasta Show", after showman Adi Krasta), the Albanian equivalent of "Pop Idol", which in a way changed her life forever and gave her a chance to show off her values and vocal talent. She reached third place and immediately became famous, winning the audience's sympathy.

Song festivals

"Festivali i Këngës në RTSH"

Right after "Ethet" Rosela took part in "Festivali i 42-të i Këngës në RTSH" in December 2003 with the song "Hirushja" (Cinderella; lyrics by Pandi Laço, orchestration by Shpëtim Saraçi, composed by Endri Sina) and won third prize. In 2004 she took part in the European "Eurovision Song Contest" as a back-vocal along with other "Ethet" winners, when Albania debuted with Anjeza Shahini's song.

In December 2004 she took part in "Festivali i 43-të i Këngës në RTSH" in a duet with Arbër Arapi titled "Pëshpëritje zemrash" (Heart's whispers), composed by Shpëtim Saraçi and extremely appreciated by the Albanian audience. In the meantime she took part in important concerts and activities throughout Albania.

In December 2006 she took part in "Festivali i 45-të i Këngës në RTSH" and took second place with Pirro Çako's song "Pa ty, pa mua" (Without you, without me; lyrics by Agron Tufa, orchestration by Shpëtim Saraçi).

In December 2007 she took part in "Festivali i 46-të i Këngës në RTSH" with "Po lind një yll" (A star is rising; lyrics by Jorgo Papingji and composed by Sokol Marsi) and ranked 13th.

Rosela's cooperation with Eliza continued (see next section) with their other song "Një tjetër jetë" (Another life; composed by Pirro Çako, lyrics by Ardit Gjebrea and orchestration by Adrian Hila), which they performed along with Pirro Çako in "Festivali i 48-të i Këngës në RTSH" in December 2009. This song's official video, the second one for Rosela, premiered on 24 May 2010 on "SuperSonic TV".

As a guest of honour in December 2011 she participated in the gala evening of the 50th edition of this festival with the song "Mesnatë" (Midnight), a homage to the great artist Vaçe Zela.

"Kënga Magjike"

At the 2007 "Kënga Magjike" (Magical Song) song festival Rosela took part with "Për ne të dy" (For us both; lyrics and orchestration by Sokol Marsi) and won "Magjia e Parë" (The First Magic) prize.

At the 2008 "Kënga Magjike" she took part with "Tjetra" (The other one; lyrics by Pandi Laço, composed by Darko Dimitrov) and wins the "Çmimi Çesk Zadeja" (Çesk Zadeja Prize).[6]

In her duet with Kosovar singer Eliza Hoxha titled "Rruga e zemrës" (Hearts' way; lyrics by Eliza Hoxha, composed by Darko Dimitrov), Rosela won first place and "Çmimi Çesk Zadeja" of the 2009 edition of "Kënga Magjike".[7] In January 2010 the two singers, in cooperation with "Pixels Productions" shot the video for this song in Pristina, which would become Rosela's first one.

Although she did not compete in the 2010 "Kënga Magjike" owing to other activities, as winners of last edition Rosela and Eliza opened this edition's final on 20 November. In addition to this, they also accompanied comedian Agron Llakaj along Shpëtim Saraçi on piano in interpreting "Dialog me këngët e dashurisë" (Dialogue with the love songs), summarising Ardit Gjebrea's hits over time.

In 2011 Rosela participated for the fourth time in the "Kënga Magjike" with "Sikur të isha ti" (Wish I was you; composed by Darko Dimitrov, lyrics by Big Basta), winning the Best Lyrics prize and achieving fifth place in the final ranking. The song reached top place in the Albania Top 5 on Radio+ FM and remained there for five consecutive weeks.

"Këngët e Shekullit"

Third edition (2010 ‒ 2011)

In 2010 Rosela was invited to be part of the TV Klan's third edition of the well-known weekly show "Këngët e Shekullit" (Songs of the Century). The show started 16 October 2010, lasted for twelve weeks through Christmas, ending on 2011 New Year's Eve, and brought together the ten best Albanian music artists and one hundred best songs. As the youngest participant and one of three artists from Shkodër, she performed alongside veterans Merita Halili, Ramadan Krasniqi, Frederik Ndoci, Stefi and Endri Prifti, Eranda Libohova, Irini Qirjako, Selami Kolonja, Maya, Bujar Qamili, etc. In order to dedicate herself to this show Rosela did not participate in other festivals.[8]

Songs she had been performing here each week, in order of appearance are: "Kur më del në derë" (When you get at the door), "S'ka ma të bukur se pranvera" (Nothing's as beautiful as spring), "Ku po shkon me ato dimi?" (Where do you go with that shalwar?), "Djalë i dashtun" (Dear boy), "Sa të kam dashtë unë ty" (How much I have loved you), "O zambak i bardhë" (White lily), "O moj e vogël sa të du" (You little one I love you so), "Të dinja të vogël" (I imagined you small), "Xhamadani kuq si gjaku" (Doublet red as blood), "Këndon gjeli" (Rooster sings; virtual duet with Xhavit Xhepa), "Kur më vjen burri nga stani", "Për mu paska kenë kismet" (This seems to have been my fate) and "Kur perëndon dielli" (When the sun goes down; also known as "Po t'jemi bashkë ne të dy" (If we could be together); duet with Bujar Qamili).

Rosela's recital, also named "Rosela dhe miqtë" (Rosela and friends), became part of the opening evening of the second programme in an eleven week series of this edition starting on 15 January 2011 in a different format, a privilege given to the youngest artist of the show. Tickets for this evening were given for free.

Except for bringing together all of her songs from last year, here she additionally performed a collage of other artists' songs from this show, accompanied by the orchestra (including songs "I yti qeshë dhe jam" (Selami Kolonja), "Gjitonen që kisha pranë" (Maya), "O bilbil ore këngëtar" (Eranda Libohova), "Ti në kumull, unë në kumull" (Bujar Qamili)), "Serenatë për nusen" (Serenade for the bride) in duet with Sidrit Bejleri, and an emotionally charged duet with her father, Myfit Gjylbegu, in "Karafilat që ka Shkodra" (Cloves Shkodra has).

She reperformed her songs "Po t'jemi bashkë ne të dy" with Pirro Çako instead, and "Kur më vjen burri nga stani", this time in a humorous cooperation with the three young tenors discovered in the third edition of "Gjeniu i vogël" show in 2010, Tedi Paçrami, Kledi Mahmutaj and Riad Bashi.

In addition to this, a candid-camera style footage of Rosela at the backstages of the 2010 show was shown.

Fourth edition (2011 ‒ 2012)

Starting 22 October 2011 through 2 January 2012, Rosela took part in the fourth edition of TV Klan's programme dedicated to best foreign songs of the century. Worth mentioning are her duets "I don't wanna talk about it" (with Redon Makashi), "Corazon Espinado" (with Altin Goci), "I want to spend my lifetime loving you" (with Frederik Ndoci), "Mina Medley" (with Eliza Hoxha) and "Empire state of mind" (with Big Basta). Apart from duets, she performed the hits "Historia de un amor", "Addicted to love", "What a feeling", "Ne me quitte pas", "Gli uomini/Almeno tu nell' universo" and "O Happy Day", performing in English, French and Italian.

Acting and other activities

In 2004 Rosela took part in the "Notre-Dame de Paris" musical where she cooperated with many famous artists of Albanian music. Here she played the role of Fleur-de-Lys de Gondelaurier and performed the associated song "Ces diamants-là" (These diamonds here) in duet with Arbër Arapi, who played Phoebus de Chateaupers.

In December 2009, she appeared lip syncing in the music video for the song "S'të fal" (I won't forgive you) from "Kthjellu" featuring Flori and dedicated to Dritan Hoxha, founder of Top Media, who died in a car accident in 2008.

In 2010 Rosela became host and protagonist of the documentary "Discover Tirana with Rosela Gjylbegu" of "Southeast Europe's: People and Culture" website[3] developed by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Enlargement with the aim to inform visitors about cultural activities in Southeast Europe and thus forming part of Commission's information and communication activities in the field of EU-enlargement.[9] While talking mainly about Rosela and her activities, the documentary informed the viewer about Tirana and opportunities there.

As written above, on 19 November 2010, in the 2010 "Kënga Magjike" Rosela and Eliza accompanied comedian Agron Llakaj and pianist Shpëtim Saraçi in interpreting "Dialog me këngët e dashurisë" (Dialogue with the love songs), summarising this festival's creator's, Ardit Gjebrea's hits of his career.

On 5 December 2010 she played part in Vizion +'s weekly comedy show "Apartamenti 2XL" as a surprise guest in its tenth episode of season two.

Rosela has presented, along with the comedian Julian Deda, the 50th Albanian Nationwide Children's Song Festival held in Shkodër in July 2012.

In 2018, she was a jury member for Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018.

Music videos

Rosela has recorded five music videos for the songs "Pëshpëritje zemrash", "Rruga e zemrës", "Një tjetër jetë", "Formula e lumturisë" and "Pafundësi".

Awards

Festivali i Këngës

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 "Pa ty,pa mua" Second Prize Won

Kënga Magjike

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2007 "Per ne te dy" The First Magic Won
2008 "Tjetra" Cesk Zadeja Prize Won
2009 "Rruga e zemres(ft.Eliza Hoxha)" First Prize Won
Cesk Zadeja Prize Won
2011 "Sikur te isha ti" Best Lyrics Won
2014 "Rri me mua" Best Ballad Won
Third Prize Won
2016 "Maratone" Cesk Zadeja Prize Won

Cmimet Kult/Kult Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 "Rri me mua" Song of the Year Won

Netet e Klipit Shqiptare

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 "Jam aty(ft.Vullnet)" The best story in video Won

Kenga Ime

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 "Tash s'po du(ft.Stresi)" Public Prize Won

Zhurma Show Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2015 "Jam aty(ft.Vullnet)" Best Rock Won

Discography and singles

Rosela has not released any albums. The following sortable table summarises some of her known performances (including ones mentioned above) in alphabetical order:

Song title English meaning Year Language Cooperating artists Occasion and/or remarks Ref.
"Addicted to love"2011English"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Ancora"Still2010Italian"E diela shqiptare"
"Another Dream, Another Day"English[10]
"Aserejé"I saidSpanish[10]
"Atdheut"To the homeland2009AlbanianMyfarete Laze, Sidrit Bejleri, Bashkim Alibali, Sabahet Vishnja, Ervin Bushati, Dorina GaruciFirst anniversary of Kosovo's Independence
"Botë memece"Dumb worldAlbanian"Festivali i 46-të i Këngës në RTSH" (?)[11]
"Caruso"2012Italian"A Show"
"Ces diamants-là"These diamonds here2004FrenchArbër Arapi"Notre-Dame de Paris" musical
"Corazón espinado"2011English, SpanishAltin Goci"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Cuore matto"Crazy heartItalian[10]
"Dëshirë"Desire2012Albanian"Festivali i 51-të i Këngës në RTSH"
"Diferenca je ti"You make the difference2010AlbanianPirro Çako"E diela shqiptare"
"Djalë i dashtun"Dear boy2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (4th evening)
Orchestration by Roland Guli
"Djali i kumbarës"Godfather's son2014Albanian"Kënga ime"
"Djali simpatik"Cute boy2013AlbanianSamanta Karavello"100 vjet muzikê" (15th evening)
"Donna con te"Woman with you2010Italian[10]
"E duam lumturinë"We want the happiness2010Albanian"E diela shqiptare"
"E ritorno da te"Return to youItalian[10]
"Egoist"Egoist2009AlbanianComposed by Darko Dimitrov[10]
"Endless love"English?[10]
"Empire State of Mind"2011English, SpanishBig Basta"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Festë në fshat"Celebration in the village2010Albanian"Histori me zhurmues"
"Fëmijë"Children2009Albanian[10]
"Formula e lumturisë"Formula to happiness2012AlbanianSinan Vllasaliu[12]
"Gli uomini/Almeno tu nell'universo"2011Italian"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Grurë dhe këngë"Wheat and songs2010Albanian"Histori me zhurmues"
"Hirushja"Cinderella2003Albanian"Festivali i 42-të i Këngës në RTSH"[10]
"Historia de un Amor"2011Spanish"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"How Do I Live"2011EnglishTV Koha
"I Don't Want to Talk About It"2011EnglishRedon Makashi"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"I Want to Spend My Lifetime Loving You"2011EnglishFrederik Ndoci"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"It's Raining Men"English[10]
"Jeta s'është lodër"Life's not a toyAlbanian[10]
"Karafilat që ka Shkodra"Cloves Shkodra has2011AlbanianMyfit Gjylbegu"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (13th evening)
"Këndon gjeli"Rooster sings2010AlbanianXhavit Xhepa (virtual duet)"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (9th evening)
"Kënga e nënës"Song for the mother2012Albanian"100 vjet muzikë" (11th evening)
"Këputa një degë dafine"I cut off a laurel branch2010AlbanianRenis Gjoka"Histori me zhurmues"
"Kolazh"Collage2011AlbanianOrchestra"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (13th evening)
Includes "I yti qeshë dhe jam", "Gjitonen që kisha pranë", "O bilbil ore këngëtar", "Ti në kumull, unë në kumull"
"Kthehu"Come back2012AlbanianRenis Gjoka, Rovena Dilo, Juliana Pasha, Olta Boka, ?"100 vjet muzikë" (3rd evening)
"Ku po shkon me ato dimi?"Where do you go with that shalwar?2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (3rd evening)
"Kur më del në derë"When you get at the door2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (1st evening)
"Kur më vjen burri nga stani" 2010AlbanianTedi Paçrami, Kledi Mahmutaj, Riad Bashi"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (10th evening)
"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (13th evening)
"Kur perëndon dielli"
(or "Po t'jemi bashkë ne të dy")
When the sun goes down
(or If we could be together)
2010AlbanianBujar Qamili or
Pirro Çako
"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (12th evening)
2011 New Year's Eve
"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (13th evening)
"La solitudine"The lonelinessItalian[10]
"Lo sai"You knowItalian[10]
"Loçka jeme"My sweetheart2011AlbanianOlta Boka"E diell" ("Fqinjët e lumtur")
"Long Train Runnin'"2009English"E Diell"
"Lulebore"Hortensia-; 2011Albanian-; Pirro Çako"Këngët e Shekullit"
"Lulet e majit"The May flowersAlbanian"Top Show"[10]
"Margjelo"Oh Margjel2009Albanian"E diela shqiptare"[10]
"Me lule"With flowersAlbanian
"Medley"Albanian, French, Russian, Greek, Neapolitan[13]
"Memory"EnglishGala evening
"Mesnatë"Midnight2011, 2012Albanian-; Sheila Haxhiraj"Festivali i 48-të i Këngës në RTSH"; "100 vjet muzikë"
"Me ty kaq pranë"With you so close2013Albanian"E diela shqiptare"
"Më do apo s'më do?"Do you love me or not?2003Albanian"Ethet e së premtes mbrëma" (1st edition)
"Mina Medley"2011EnglishEliza Hoxha"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Moj bubrrec"You roachAlbanian[10]
"More Than Words"2014EnglishLynxGala evening
"Ne me quitte pas"2011French"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Një tjetër jetë"Another life2009AlbanianEliza Hoxha, Pirro Çako"Festivali i 48-të i Këngës në RTSH"
"Non riesco a farti innamorare"I can't make you fall in love2009Italian"E Diell"[10]
"Oh Happy Day"2011English"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"O moj e vogël sa të du"You little one, I love you so2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (7th evening)
"O zambak i bardhë"White lily2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (6th evening)
"Oh moj ti me sytë e zi"Oh you black-eyed2010Albanian"E diela shqiptare"
"One More Time"English[10]
"Pa ty, pa mua"Without you, without me2006Albanian"Festivali i 45-të i Këngës në RTSH"[10]
"Pafundësi"Infinity2012AlbanianLyrics by Zhaku, music by Kledi Bahiti
"Për mu paska kenë kismet"This seems to have been my fate2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (11th evening)
Christmas
Created by Palok Kurti
"Për ne të dy"For both of us2007Albanian"Kënga Magjike" 2007
"Pëshpëritje zemrash"Hearts' whispers2004AlbanianArbër Arapi"Festivali i 43-të i Këngës në RTSH"[10]
"Po lind një yll"A star is rising2006Albanian"Festivali i 46-të i Këngës në RTSH"
"Potpuri tironse"Medley from TiranaAlbanian
"Pragu i vegjëlisë"Childhood threshold2012Albanian"100 vjet muzikë" (3rd evening)
"Rainbow"2011English"E diela shqiptare"
"Rrjedh në këngë e ligjërime"Flows through songs and lectures2012AlbanianJuliana Pasha"100 vjet muzikë" (nata 3)
"Rruga e zemrës"Heart's way2009AlbanianEliza Hoxha"Kënga Magjike" 2009
"S'dua"I don't wantAlbanian[10]
"S'dua më të dashuroj"I no longer want to loveAlbanianLyrics by Adrian Hila
"S'ka ma të bukur se pranvera"Nothing's as beautiful as spring2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (2nd evening)
"Sa shumë të kam dashtë unë ty"How much I have loved you2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (5th evening)
"Say No"English[10]
"Se biri yt unë jam"For I am your son2011AlbanianDorina Garuci, Frederik NdociAlbanian local elections, 2011
"Serenatë për nusen"Serenade for the bride2011AlbanianSidrit Bejleri"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (13th evening)
"Set Fire to the Rain"2013English"E diela shqiptare"
"Shkoj e vi flutr'im si zogu"
(or "Popullore shkodrane")
I come and go flying as a bird
(or Popular from Shkodër)
Albanian[10]
"Si dukat i vogël je"You're small as a golden coinAlbanian[10]
"Sikur të isha ti"Wish I was you2011Albanian"Kënga Magjike" 2011
"Someone Like You"English"A Show"
"Sonte"TonightAlbanian[10]
"Sot jam njëzet vjeç"I'm twenty today2012AlbanianSheila Haxhiraj"100 vjet muzikë"
"Tell Him"2003EnglishVikena Kamenica
"Tash s'po du"I don't want now2014AlbanianStresi"Kënga ime"
"Të dinja të vogël"I imagined you small2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (8th evening)
"Thëllëzat që hedhin valle"Dancing partridgesAlbanian
"Tjetra"The other one2008Albanian"Kënga Magjike" 2008[10]
"Tra te e il mare"Between you and the sea2003ItalianLaura Pausini (virtual duet)"Ethet e së premtes mbrëma" (final night)[10]
"Vajzo moj, lule moj"Flower girl2012AlbanianRedon Makashi"100 vjet muzikë" (11th evening)
"Vetëm një fjalë"Just a single wordAlbanian
"Viva la mamma"Long live mum2011AlbanianOlta Boka"E diell" ("Fqinjët e lumtur")
"What a Feeling"2011English"Këngët e Shekullit" (fourth edition)
"Without You"1998English[10]
"Xhamadani kuq si gjaku"Doublet red as blood2010Albanian"Këngët e Shekullit" (third edition) (9th evening)
"Xhaketa e kuqe"The red jacket2012AlbanianJuliana Pasha"100 vjet muzikê" (3rd evening)
"Zemrën e lamë peng"Hearts trapped in time2011AlbanianOlta Boka, Kamela Islamaj"E diell" ("Glamour Caffe")
(a total of 106 performances listed)
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References

  1. "PasditeTop-Channel" (Afternoon at Top Channel; 25 January 2010; 3rd part; in Albanian).
  2. Interview in Kosova Sot (2 October 2010; in Albanian).
  3. "Discover Tirana with Rosela Gjylbegu" in Southeast Europe: People and Culture (2010).
  4. Rosela Gjylbegu in "Pasdite në Top-Channel: Profil" (Afternoon at Top-Channel: Profile) on YouTube.
  5. "Jam kundër vulgaritetit" (Rosela's interview with "Shqip" magazine; 22 December 2010).
  6. Picture and comments on Facebook (4 September 2009).
  7. News article on yllpress.com (in Albanian; 22 November 2009).
  8. Interview in ShkodraOnline.com (10 October 2010; in Albanian).
  9. About this site at "Southeast Europe: People and Culture" (2010).
  10. Unofficial repertoire on albacenter.
  11. "Festivali i 46-të i Këngës në RTSH" on Spanish Wikipedia (18 December 2010)
  12. "Formula e lumturisë" on Panorama.com.al (1 April 2012; in Albanian)
  13. "Medley" published on Rosela's Facebook fanpage (23 December 2010).
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