Nikollë Nikprelaj Explained

Nicolle Nikprelaj (born 12 April 1961) is an Albanian singer from Tuzi, Montenegro. Nikolle 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 ('Wedding Songs and Mix') (2009)
• Hidhe Vallen ('Jump Dance') (2010)
• Ani, Ani ('Ok, Ok') (2012)
• Dasma Jonë ('Our Wedding') (2013)
• Këngë e Atmosferë ('Songs and Atmosphere') (2014)

Zemren Ma Ke Thy (2018)

External links

• Nikollë Nikprelaj - Koleksion kengesh (Biography and discography at Illyrian.com) (Albanian)
• Koncerte Humanitare të Nikollë Nikprelaj - Kënga ndihmon fëmijët me nevoja të posaçme (Malesia Forum) (Albanian)
• Nata e dytë e “Polifestit 2008”: Violetë Kukaj merr çmimin e parë (Kosova Sot) (Albanian)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Biography and discography-Nikollë Nikprelaj. 17 September 2008. Illyrian.com. Albanian. 28 January 2010.
2. Web site: Music Acts as a Healing Force in the Balkins. Sinclair. David. 7 June 1997. Billboard. 92. 28 January 2010.
3. Web site: Second Night "Polifestit 2008": Violeta Kukaj takes first prize. 14 June 2008. Kosova Sot. Albanian. 28 January 2010.
4. Web site: Humanitarian Concerts by Nikollë Nikprelaj. Gjokaj . Muhammad . 26 October 2009. Malesia Forum. Albanian. 28 January 2010.