Aurela Gaçe

Aurela Gaçe (pronounced [auˈɾɛla gatʃɛ]; born 16 October 1974) is an Albanian singer, songwriter and recording artist.

Aurela Gaçe
Aurela Gaçe, 2012
Background information
Birth nameAurela Gaçe
Born (1974-10-16) 16 October 1974
Llakatund, Vlorë, Albania
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1982-present
WebsiteOfficial Website

She is a three-time Festivali i Këngës winner, a three-time Kënga Magjike winner and a two-time Balkan Music Award winner for Balkan's Song of The Year and Best Singer from Albania. She was a judge on the third season of The Voice of Albania.[1][2]

In 2011, she won the 49th edition of Festivali i Këngës with the song "Kënga ime" and represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 held in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Biography

Career

Gaçe started singing at the age of four, in a festival in her hometown. Throughout her childhood she participated in many children's singing competitions. In 2010 she won the 49th edition of "Festivali i Këngës" with "Kënga Ime", written by Shpëtim Saraçi.[3] Her most successful song Origjinale (feat. Dr. Flori & Marsel) has more than 8 million views on YouTube.[4]

After experiencing success during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Gaçe quit singing and moved to the United States where she spent 8 years. She returned to the music industry in 2010 releasing "Origjinale", a song composed by Flori Mumajesi, that became a success in Albania. In late 2010, Gaçe was invited by Shpëtim Saraçi to participate in the Festivali i Këngës. Initially she denied the request, as she stated “It is time for new artists to be promoted with original music performed by an orchestra”. However, she later decided to participate.

Eurovision Song Contest

Gaçe participated in the Festivali i Këngës, 10 years after her last participation. She won for the third time, and was chosen to represent her Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, which was held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Gaçe flew to Los Angeles, California to finish her song, cooperating with Capitol Records. Later, it was announced that the song title would be "Feel the Passion", as the song was translated to English. The final version was released on March 12, 2011.

Gaçe appeared on the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011, performing third. She finished 14th in total with 47 points and failed to pass to the Final.

Discography

Albums
  • 1998: Oh Nënë
  • 1998: The Best
  • 2001: Tundu Bejke
  • 2001: Superxhiro
  • 2008: Mu Thanë Sytë
  • 2012: Paraprakisht

Singles
  • 1993: "Pegaso"
  • 1994: "Nuk mjafton"
  • 1995: "Nata"
  • 1996: "Me jetën dashuruar"
  • 1997: "Pranvera e vonuar"
  • 1997: "Fati ynë shpresë dhe marrëzi"
  • 1998: "E pafajshme jam"
  • 1999: "S’jam tribu"
  • 2000: "Cimica"
  • 2001: "Jetoj"
  • 2007: "Hape veten"
  • 2008: "Bosh"
  • 2009: "Mu thanë sytë"
  • 2009: "Jehonë" (feat. West Side Family)
  • 2010: "Origjinale" (feat. Dr. Flori & Marsel)
  • 2010: "Kënga ime"
  • 2011: "Feel the Passion"
  • 2011: "CA$H" (feat. Mc Kresha)
  • 2012: "Tranzit"
  • 2012: "Boom Boom Boom"
  • 2012: "Ja ke nge"
  • 2013: "Shpirt i shpirtit tim"
  • 2013: "Dua"
  • 2014: "Merrem sonte"
  • 2014: "Pa kontroll" (feat. Young Zerka)
  • 2015: "Akoma jo"
  • 2016: "Nënë e imja nënë"
  • 2017: "S’mundem"
  • 2017: "S’nuk" (feat. Fifi)
  • 2020: "Lento"

See also

References
  1. "Aurela Gaçe, The Voice". Top Channel.
  2. "Aurela: Do t'ju bej te nguleni perpara televizorit!". Top Channel.
  3. "Aurela represents all Albanians". Aurelagace.com. Archived from the original on 2013-10-05.
  4. "Origjinale" Aurela Gaçe
Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Željko Joksimović
with Ljubavi		 Performer of The Best Song in Balkans
2010		 Succeeded by
Elvana Gjata
with Afër dhe larg
Preceded by
Juliana Pasha
with It's All About You		 Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest
2011		 Succeeded by
Rona Nishliu
with Suus
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