TIRANA, December 19 – The third night of FEST 64 will bring nostalgia and emotion to the audience at the ‘Palace of Congresses’ and viewers on RTSH 1HD, RTSH Music, RTK, Radio Tirana, and the official RTSH YouTube livestream.

Host Andri Xhahu said the night will feature duets and trios. New artists and veterans of Albanian music will perform together. He confirmed the return of Gili with her song “Xixëllonja” [Firefly], first performed at FEST 34.

Several classic songs will appear on stage. These include “Këputa një gjethe dafine” [“I Plucked a Laurel Leaf”], “Jon” [“Ionian”], “Ende ka shpresë” [“There Is Still Hope”], and “Shiu” [The Rain]. Xhahu promised more surprises during the night.

He highlighted key performances. Evi Reçi will sing “Këputa një gjethe dafine” [I Plucked a Laurel Leaf] with Kastriot Tusha. Gerta Mahmutaj will perform with her brother Kledi Mahmutaj. Alis will interpret Ardit Gjebrea’s “Jon” [Ionian] with Anxhela Peristeri. Eneda Tarifa, Fifi with Young Zerka, and Kozma Dushi will join the festival contestants on stage.

The program will focus on hits from the early 1990s and later. Classic duets by Alban Skënderaj and Miriam Cani will return. Ylli Limani’s “Shiu” [The Rain] will also be performed. Xhahu called it “a beautiful, spectacular night”.

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