The 59th edition of the ART Song Festival starts tonight at 21:00.
"The first evening of Fest '59 follows the confrontation of artists for the first time in their live performance. Tonight's journey will be both musical and social, dictated by Covid-19, "RTSH wrote on Instagram. "This festival, as artistic, is just as social, through the messages of doctors, people with special needs, Red Cross volunteers, as well as a spiritual need to unite us, in Albania, Kosovo or wherever there are Albanians, ”Is written on the official website of ART.
The festival, with director Martin Lekë, director Pali Kuken, music director Sokol Marsin and music producer Klodian Qafokun, will be moderated by Blendi Salaj and Jonida Vokshi. Salaj also took care of the script.
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All participating artists will present the songs live in an open space, in Piazza Italia. At the moment, it is still unclear how comfortable the conditions will be for artists.
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"This year would bring an unusual situation from the beginning of its organization and going out, in Italy Square would be a challenge for the organizers, but also for the artists, especially for the singers who will perform in unfavorable conditions. for their vocals. However, the desire to make a festival, not to lose a year of continuity of such a beautiful musical event, would challenge any difficulty because we must protect the music. " - is written on the Festival page.
The second night, tomorrow night (December 22) will present the songs in the acoustic version. The final will be held on December 23rd.
