Elita 5

Elita 5
Elita 5
Origin	Tetovë, North Macedonia
Genres	arena rock, hard rock, heavy metal
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Prominent Network
Associated acts	Adelina Ismajli * Ganja * Mimoza Shkodra;
Members	Mevaip Mustafi; Besim Ibraimi; Arif Ziberi; Agron Idrizi; Nexhat Mujovi

Elita 5 is an Albanian rock band formed in Tetovë in 1988. The group consisted of vocalist Arif Ziberi, guitarist Mevaip Mustafi, drummer Besim Ibraimi, bass player Agron Idrizi and keyboardist Nexhat Mujovi.^[1] With a heavy rock sound and Albanian influence, the band is considered a pioneer of Albanian rock and their songs have a very large fanbase in Albania.^[2] It is one of the bands that marked and indicated the path of Albanian rock music in the post-communism period.^[3]

Career[]

The band formed in 1988 in the town of Tetovo, Macedonia, although their first recording was published as an album titled Elita 5 in 1990.^[4]

They have repeatedly refused to play in competitive festivals stating that "the band does not belong in festivals", preferring concerts instead.

In a 2001 concert, the band had opened in Tirana, Albania for the German heavy metal band Scorpions, the vocalist Arif Ziberi in an interview noted that this was one of the most exciting moments in his life.^[4]

In 2008 the band organised a humanitarian concert in Tetovo, Macedonia for the victims of the 2008 Gërdec explosions.^[5]

They take part in many concerts and are annually invited to close the Beer fest in the city of Korçë, Albania.

Members[]

Mevaip Mustafi (Guitar)
Besim Ibraimi (Drums)
Arif Ziberi (Vocals)
Agron Idrizi (Bass guitar)
Nexhat Mujovi - Wirusi (Keyboards).
Valon Gashi (Lead guitar)

Discography[]

Albums[]

Elita 5 (1990)
Nuk jam Al Kapone (1992)
Fol, vetëm fol (1994)
Si Merlin Monro (1997)
Hitet e Elita 5 (1998)
Only for You (Vetem per ju) (2000)
Elita 5 Live (2000) (LP)
Bardh e zi (2004)
The Best Of Elita 5 (2005)
Çmendem (2007)
Mohikani I Fundit (2014)

Awards and nominations[]

Netet e Klipit Shqiptar


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2012	"Nuk jam une diktator"	Jury Prize	Won
2013	"Degjo"	Best Rock Video	Won
2015	"Me fal"	Best Director	Won

Video Fest Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2005	"Faleminderit"	Best Promotion Video	Won
2005	"Faleminderit"	Best Rock Video	Nominated

Zhurma Show Awards


Year	Nominee / work	Award	Result
2005	"Faleminderit"	Best Rock	Won
		Best Editing	Won
		Top List	Won
		Best Video/First Prize	Nominated
		Best Album	Nominated
2012	"Degjo"	Best Rock	Won
2014	"Me fal"	Best Video/First Prize	Won
2014	"Me fal"	Best Rock	Won
2014	"Mohikani i fundit "	Best Album	Won

References[]

^ "Arif Ziberi: Ja arsyet pse "Elita 5" nuk merr pjesë në festivale?". vipat.info. Vilma Kërçiku. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
^ "Elita 5 celebrates anniversary of band creation with one-of-a-kind concert". tiranatimes.com. Tirana Times. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
^ "Elita 5 in concert in Florence". en.albanianews.it. Albania News. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
^ Jump up to: ^a ^b "Arif Ziberi i "Elita 5": Fama më ka prishur punë me gruan". visit-ulcinj.com (in Albanian). Paloma. Retrieved March 16, 2017.
^ "Elita 5 koncert humanitar për Gërdecin". Televizioni Koha. 2008-03-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved October 10, 2012.

[1] "Arif Ziberi: Ja arsyet pse "Elita 5" nuk merr pjesë në festivale?". vipat.info. Vilma Kërçiku. Archived from the original on September 2, 2010. Retrieved October 10, 2012.

[2] "Elita 5 celebrates anniversary of band creation with one-of-a-kind concert". tiranatimes.com. Tirana Times. Retrieved July 21, 2020.

[3] "Elita 5 in concert in Florence". en.albanianews.it. Albania News. Retrieved July 21, 2020.

[arif-4] Jump up to: ^a ^b "Arif Ziberi i "Elita 5": Fama më ka prishur punë me gruan". visit-ulcinj.com (in Albanian). Paloma. Retrieved March 16, 2017.

[5] "Elita 5 koncert humanitar për Gërdecin". Televizioni Koha. 2008-03-28. Archived from the original on 2013-04-18. Retrieved October 10, 2012.

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