Blog Post 2
The Roots of the Tree In my past blog post, I focused on Albania’s national identity and how it centers on religion, language, territory, and history. I also focused on Albania’s history with othering, specifically the othering they were subjected to as well as the othering they enforced upon others. Albania has a deep love and appreciation for the aspects which shape their national identity, that power of love can be reflected in Albania’s 2023 Eurovision performance in Liverpool. Albina and Familja Kelmendi”s Background Albania’s 2023 Eurovision entry, “Duje,” by Albina and Familja Kelmendi was a performance that had the power to leave viewers with goosebumps. Albina and Familja Kelmendi is a family band made up of Albina Kelmendi and her brother, two sisters, mother, and father. Albina Kelmendi rose to fame at only 16 years old when she appeared on The Voice Albania. She comes from a family filled with talented vocalists, which is why they decided to form a band an...