Orinda Huta
Orinda Huta is an Albanian singer and television presenter. She became known in the early 2000s as part of a new generation of pop artists, later building a successful career in Albanian television.
Early life and education
Orinda Huta was born and raised in Tirana, People's Socialist Republic of Albania. Displaying a strong artistic inclination from an early age, she began performing during her adolescence. Her first notable stage appearance took place in 1998, when she performed alongside Flavio Lito with the song “S’kemi tre, po kemi katër”, written by Agim Doçi, with music composed by Ardit Gjebrea. She later participated in the popular talent competition, “Kërkohet një yll”, which helped introduce her to a broader audience. Huta went on to pursue her higher education at the European University of Tirana, where she studied Public Relations and Communication.Career
Music
Orinda made her official debut at Kënga Magjike 2002 with the song “Tani e Di”, which quickly became one of her most recognizable hits. She returned to the festival in 2004 with the track “Hi Baby”. Throughout the 2000s, she continued to build her musical repertoire, releasing a number of successful singles such as “Harrova të marr frymë” and “Nisu arratisu”, the latter composed by acclaimed producer, Armend Rexhepagiqi.In 2014, she released the single “Te amo”, featuring Dominican artist Luis Castro. Her final appearance at Kënga Magjike came with the song “Winnie Winnie Pooh”, after which she gradually transitioned her focus toward a career in television.