The artists of Eurovision 2019: Albania

Jonida Maliqi is representing Albania at Eurovision with her song 'Ktheju tokës' (Return To Your Land).

Albania Eurovision 2019

Jonida Maliqi. Source: SBS Eurovision

Jonida Maliqi will represent Albania at the Eurovision Song Contest this year. She is a graduate of the University of Arts in Tirana and studied the violin and guitar. 

She is a  veteran of the televised music competitions Top Fest and Festivali i Këngës in Albania and took part in various international festivals all over Europe. She is a musical star in Albania, in addition to being a TV presenter, Instagram influencer and fashion icon.

Ktheju tokës / Return To Your Land

Albanian > English

You sing and cry
In hands, tears are gathered
You hold them

One day you live,
The next you die
So much nostalgia, so little hope
Alone, no identity

Return to your land
Oh man that let the heart hostage
Return to your land
You know there is a heart waiting for you

One day you live
The next you die
So much nostalgia, so little hope
Alone, no identity

Return to your land
Oh man that let the heart hostage
Return to your land
You know there is a heart waiting for you


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