About
Biography
Shkodra Elektronike is an Albanian duo. The music project was founded in 2019 by Albanian immigrants Kolë Laca and Beatriçe Gjergji, who grew up in Italy, away from their native city of Shkodër. That is a city in the northern part of Albania. The duo defines their genre as “Post Immigrant Pop,” focusing on reinterpreting traditional songs from Shkodër with a contemporary electronic approach.
Their debut original song, “Ku e gjeta vedin,” released in 2020, won the Special Prize at the annual Shkodra Festival “Luleborë.” This was followed by tracks like “Synin si qershia” and “Turtulleshë,” the latter released under the Alt Orient label in January 2022. They also composed “E jemja nuse,” performed by Rezarta Smaja, which secured third prize at the 60th edition of “Festivali i Këngës.”
Shkodra Elektronike has performed at significant events, including the opening of the Albania/Kosovo Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale, the inauguration of Autostrada Biennale Hangar in Prizren, Kosovo, and Zā Fest IV. Their performances have been well-received by diverse audiences.
In 2022, the project was selected by the Balkan music export initiative “MOST,” and they are currently managed by Alt Orient, a company founded in 2016 to support alternative Eastern and African electronic music.
Their participation in “Festivali i Këngës 63” with the song “Zjerm” garnered significant public attention, leading to their victory and the opportunity to represent Albania in the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest.
Through their innovative fusion of traditional Shkodër music with electronic elements, Shkodra Elektronike continues to bridge cultural heritage with modern sounds, resonating with audiences both in Albania and internationally.
