Ana Kodra gave an outstanding performance of the Hallelujah song (by Leonard Cohen and also made popular by Alexandra Burke) as part of the New Year celebrations on TV Klan in Albania.
Ana has a powerful and charming voice that continues to mature as she grows older.
Ana had amazing success in 2020 in online music festivals around organised around the world. The latest triumph was ‘First Star In Mexico-2021’ by CID-UNESCO Tbilisi section / WAPA Mexico section.
Ana represented Albania at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Mos ma prekni pemën (Don’t Touch My Tree).
A group of talented artists from Miracle Records in Russia have got together to record the beautiful New Year theme – Nash Novyy god (Our New Year). One of the acts featured is Polina Bogusevich, the winning act for Russia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
The artists performing on Nash Novyy god are Svetlana Svetikova, Ragda Khaniyeva, Yaroslava Degtyareva, Kirill Skripnik, Polina Bogusevich, NORIS, Artur Raynis and Yeva Shevchenko.
Nash Novyy god is composed by Zarif Norov (NORIS). The track was produced at Miracle Records recording studio. The music video is courtesy of Victor Koshechkin.
You can see the official video clip for Nash Novyy god below.
Maria Iside Fiore performed two classic Christmas songs at a special Liceo Classico high school festive greetings event. Maria sang All I Want For Christmas Is You by Mariah Carey and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas performed in the Sam Smith version style.
Maria represented Italy at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the beautiful Scelgo (My Choice) in Georgia.
You can see Maria sing All I Want For Christmas Is You and Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas below.
Mina Blažev has made a welcome return by performing on the ‘My Favorite Song’ show from North Macedonia. Mina performed a beautiful cover of the song Nocturno by Oliver Dragojević.
The mix and mastering and piano playing for the Nocturno track are by Aleksandar Spasencovski. The recording took place at the MusicStudioSpasencovski.
Mina represented North Macedonia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Dancing Through Life.
Ana Kodra has had an incredible success by winning six Grand Prix awards at various online festivals during 2020. Her unique charm and talent impressed judges worldwide with flawless online performances.
The online festivals that Ana had the successes were in 2020 –
Angel Voice – Belgrade International Music Festival Online Editionin Serbia – FIRST PRIZE
World Vision 2020 – WAPA Online Contest from Armenia – 10-13 years category – DIPLOMA WINNER
International Online Contest of Art..Hello Autumn 2020 – WAPA USA section / WAPA Caucasus region /CID UNESCO Tbilisi section from Georgia – GRAND PRIX WINNER
Brilliant Voices – 2020 – International Online Vocal Competition – 10-13 years age category from Monaco – GRAND PRIX WINNER
Ziua Zâmbetului de Copil – Child Smile Day – 12-14 years category organised from Romania – WINNER
World Music Awards 2020 – Las Vegas, USA – DIPLOMA WINNER
Ana charmed us all at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest where she was representing Albania with the song Mos ma prekni pemën (Don’t Touch My Tree).
Ana has had success also in many other festivals and tv competitions such as ‘The Voice Kids Albania’; ‘Little Genius’ show on Klan tv (Albania); ‘Tu si que vales’ show on Vizion Plus TV (Albania); International Children’s Festival ‘Tra La La’ in North Macedonia. She won the ‘Junior Fest’ national selection in Albania in 2017 to get the chance to represent her country at the Junior Eurovision in Georgia that year.
Ana is also an excellent musician and can play the piano and guitar. She is a tv presenter on shows such as ‘E Diell’ on Top Channel in Albania. She is also an actress. So Ana is an all round entertainer. Her talents also extend to her learning of foreign languages as she can speak English, French and Greek.
Ana has come a long way since taking part in Junior Eurovision and she has a big future ahead of her.
You can see Ana perform Mos ma prekni pemën (Don’t Touch My Tree) on the Junior Eurovision stage in Tbilisi, Georgia in 2017, Ëndërr (Dream) on ‘E Diell’ show in Albania, Evil Like Me from ‘The Descendants’ movie soundtrack on ‘The Voice Kids Albania’ and Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
Mina Blažev has covered the song Kako Posle Nas (How after us) by Saša Kovačević. Her classy vocals suit the song with a charming style and poise.
Mina earlier this year had a big success at the Dmoll Online Festival 2020 where she took the first place – Grand Prix award.
Mina represented North Macedonia at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Dancing Through Life. Since then she has gone to have several hit songs and music videos and participate successfully in the prestigious MakFest competition.
You can see Mina perform Kako Posle Nas and also a performance from the Dmoll Online Festival 2020 below.
Muireann McDonnell @Forestside/Arts Business Northern Ireland
Muireann McDonnell has performed a beautiful version of the standard classic, Moon River. Muireann gives her own and charming interpretation of the song. She thanks Thornton Pianos and their crew for the opportunity to play the restored Challen upright piano and the support they give musicians in Ireland.
Moon River was composed by Henry Mancini and Johnny Mercer. It was originally performed by Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s and has been covered by many artists and Andy Williams is particularly known for his version of the song.
Muireann represented Ireland at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Suile Glasa.
Ana Kodra has had a big success by winning the top Grand Prix prize for her age category, 10-13 years, at the WAPA World Vision – World Association of Performing Arts International Contest 2020 via an online competition consisting of 40 countries.
Congratulations to Ana, who continues to impress judges and fans around the world with her powerful vocals and charming personality.
Ana represented Albania at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Mos ma prekni pemën / Don’t Touch My Tree.
You can see Ana perform Feeling Good by Nina Simone below
Ana Kodra – Feeling Good – https://www.facebook.com/armando.gukasyan/videos/pcb.3041027102624557/3041165919277342/?type=3&theater
