The 3rd Radio Song Festival was held in 1964 under the artistic director Abdulla Grimci. 17 songs competed in this Song Festival, directed by Luigj Gurakuqi; Scenographer: Shaban Hysa; Conductor: Kristo Kote; Radio Tirana Orchestra; Presenters: Drita Bardhi and Bujar Kapexhiu

The III Song Festival took place on December 26, 27, 28, 1964. This festival in the history of song festivals, came after a lot of criticism from the previous song Festival and in this way the creativity underwent a careful selection. 17 songs were performed by 16 soloists in the festival. Most of the songs were dedicated to the jubilee of the liberation of the homeland. One of the most beautiful songs of this edition remains “Today I am 20 years old” sung by Vaçe Zela, composed by Llazar Morcka, lyrics by Dionis Budani. The jury of this festival delivered only three prizes, excluding the first prize for the second time.

/Klara Ruci/