Lindita (singer)
Lindita Halimi, commonly known as simply LINDITA, is a Kosovar singer and songwriter who sings in both Albanian and English. She rose to fame after winning the sixth edition of Top Fest with "Ëndërroja".
In 2016, she participated in the fifteenth season of American Idol. In 2017, she represented Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "World", after winning Festivali i Këngës 55. Recognized for her powerful and versatile vocal delivery ranges from screaming to opera singing, Lindita has had collaborations with Stevie Wonder in 2013 and Valerie Simpson. She has also opened for the Backstreet Boys.
Early years and career
Lindita Halimi was born in Viti, Kosovo, on 24 March 1989. She took part in the third edition of Ethet and reached the Top 10. She later took part in Top Fest on three occasions and won the competition in 2009 with the song "Ëndërroja", gaining wider recognition in Albania and Kosovo.Halimi is known for her whistle register and powerful vocal range, and has released several singles throughout her career. In 2013, she moved to the United States. In December 2014, she returned to Albania to compete in the 53rd edition of Festivali i Këngës, finishing third with the song "S'të Fal". She subsequently won Festivali i Këngës 55 with the song "Botë", earning the right to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 with the English version of the song, "World".
In 2023, Halimi released her debut extended play, Ain’t Ya Average, consisting of five tracks, accompanied by music videos for the singles “Ain’t Ya Average” and “Battlefield of Love”. In the same year, she participated in the second season of Big Brother VIP Kosova, remaining in the house for 85 days. She currently works as an independent singer and songwriter and continues to release new music, including recent singles such as “Je Je Je” and “How Far…?”.