Hersi Matmuja
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Hersjana Matmuja (2014)
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| Birth name | Hersjana Matmuja |
| Also known as | Hersi |
| Born |
1 February 1990 Kukës, Albania |
| Genres | Pop, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Singer/songwriter |
| Years active | 2005-present |
| Associated acts | Genti Lako, Gjergj Leka |
Hersjana Matmuja (born 1 February 1990), also known as Hersi Matmuja or simply Hersi is an Albanian singer, best known for winning the 52nd edition of Festivali i Këngës. In 2014 she represented Albania in Eurovision Song Contest held in Copenhagen, Denmark, with the song "One Night's Anger".
Hersi Matmuja was born on February 1, 1990 in Kukës. She started singing when she was 8 years old and as a child participated in many festivals and talent shows. During that time, she also studied Canto at Liceu "Jordan Misja" in Tirana, where she received the highest possible grade of 10/10 upon completion.
In 2003, she provided the singing voice of Melody in the Albanian dub of The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea when she was only 13 years old.
While Hersi was studying at the Liceu, she participated for the first time at the Festivali i Kenges, when she was 16 years old, winning First Prize in the Youth Category for her rendition of the song "Ah Jetë, Oh Jetë" composed by Frederik Ndoci. She returned to participate in the Festivali i Këngës three more times. Hersi also participated twice in Kënga Magjike.
In 2009 she auditioned for enrollment at the "Santa Cecilia" Conservatory in Rome (qualifying first among all applicants), where she studied canto and started committing professionally to music, participating in concerts and Classical music competitions. In October 2014, she graduated from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory with the maximum score of 30/30 and the title of "Maestro".
She speaks Albanian, English and Italian.
Despite her classical music training, Hersi says her musical influences include Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Rihanna, Björk and ABBA. She studies at Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome.
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