Lindita (singer)
Linda Halimi | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lindita Halimi |
| Also known as | Lindita |
| Born | 24 March 1989 Vitina, FR Yugoslavia now Kosovo |
| Genres | Pop, rock, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2006-present |
Lindita Halimi (born 24 March 1993), commonly known as Linda Halimi or simply as Lindita, is an Albanian Kosovar singer-songwriter.[1] She rose to fame after winning the sixth edition of Top Fest with Ëndërroja (I dreamed).[2] In 2016 she decided to participate in the last season of American Idol. She was eliminated after finishing in the Top 51, when rising star La'Porsha Renae beat her out for the final female spot in the Top 24. Other female contestants who made the Top 24 include Jenn Blosil, Jeneve Rose Mitchell, Amelia Eisenhauer and Shelbie Z.
Early life career
Linda Halimi was born in Viti, Kosovo. She took part in the third edition of Ethet (Albanian Idol) and reached the Top 10. She has participated in Top Fest twice. In 2006 she won the competition. She has released several singles, mostly ballads. In 2013 she moved to the United States.[3] In December 2014 she returned to take part in the 53rd edition of Festivali i Këngës, where she finished third.[4]
Discography
Singles
- Ëndërroja
- Të dua vër8
- All Mine (feat. Nora Istrefi and Big D)
- Ndihmë
- S'të fal
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | "S'te Fal" | Third Prize | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "Te Dua Vertet" | Best Rock | Won |
Nota Fest
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | "Supa Dupa Fly (ft.Big D)" | Best Performers | Won |
| Second Prize | Won |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Enderroja" | First Prize | Won |
Zhurma Show Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Kohen do ta ndal" | Best Dance | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Linda Halimi biography". teksteshqip.
- ^ "Linda Halimi Fiton Top Fest 6".
- ^ "Linda Halimi: Jeta private shkon mirë, por nuk jua tregoj partnerin". Panorama Albania. Retrieved 10 August 2014.
- ^ Qendro, Helio. "Linda Halimi interview". ESC Today.