Nikollë Nikprelaj
Nikollë Nikprelaj (Montenegrin: Nikola Nikpreljaj) is an Albanian singer from Tuzi, Montenegro. Nikprelaj began his professional career in his late teens. He is now the lead singer for the Albanian folk group "Besa Trieshit", which has won first place in Albanian concerts and festivals in Montenegro, Kosovo and Albania. Nikprelaj plays several traditional instruments, including the lahuta, çiftelia, sharkia, and the bylbyli (flute).[1] He plays traditional Albanian music featuring his instruments and vocals.[2]
Nikprelaj took second place in the song contest Polifestit 2008 and the RTV21 award for his song "Syrin mos ia shkel" (translated "Eye Not to Tread").[3] He also performs concerts to provide humanitarian aid to organizations benefiting children with special needs.[4]
Discography
Albums
- Në maje t'bjeshkëve të Malësisë ('On top of the mountains of Malësia')
- Oj Lulja e Malësisë ('Oh flower of Malësia', referring to a girl)
- Dora e pajtimit ('The hands of conformism')
- Nuk kem tjetër vec një nënë ('We don't have no other, but one mother')
- Endërra ime ('My dream')
- U knoft hymni gjithëkombëtar ('May the national anthem be sung to all its natives')
- Fukaraja ('Poor person', referring to poor in love)
- Pa titull ('Without a title')
- Çlirimtarët kokë për tokë ('Liberators' heads to the ground')
- Folk 2000 ('Folk 2000')
- Ti s'ke shpirt ('You don't have a soul')
- Live ('Live')
- Ndal ('Stop')
- Kangë dhe Potpuri Dasmash ('Songs and Wedding Mixes') (2009)
- Hidhe Vallen ('Jump Dance') (2010)
- Ani, Ani ('Ok, Ok') (2012)
- Dasma Jonë ('Our Wedding') (2013)
- Këngë e Atmosferë ('Atmospheric Songs') (2014)
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