Teuta Kurti

Teuta Kurti
Born (1986-09-23) September 23, 1986
Kosovska Mitrovica, SFRY
Genres Pop, R&B, Rock
Occupation(s) Singer
Years active 2004 –present
Associated acts Rona Nishliu, Vesa Luma

Teuta Kurti (born September 23, 1986) is an Albanian Kosovar singer. She rose to fame after taking part in Ethet, the Albanian version of Idols together with well-known singers Rona Nishliu and Vesa Luma.[1]

Biography

Teuta Kurti was born and raised in Mitrovica but later moved to the capital, Prishtina. She finished the musical high school there and graduated from the Academy of Arts in the University of Prishtina, in the class of well-known Albanian musician Merita Juniku. After finishing Ethet, together with Rona Nishliu and Vesa Luma, she released "Flakareshë", a pop-dance track that became an instant hit.[2] She participated in various musical events like Kënga Magjike, Festivali i Këngës and Top Fest. Her entry "Perëndo pa lindur" in Top Fest 8 became a big hit and therefore was a favorite to win. The song was among the 10 finalists but lost to "Me ty" by Elvana Gjata.

Personal life

Teuta was married to her fiance Dardan Luta in September 2011.[3][4] In July 2013, Kurti gave birth to her first child, Aya.[5]

Discography

Albums

References

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