Arilena Ara

Arilena Ara is a pop singer from Albania who rose to fame after winning the second season of the Albanian talent show "X Factor Albania" in 2013. Born in 1998 in Shkodër, Albania, she quickly captured audiences with her powerful voice and emotional performances. Her breakout single “Nëntori” gained international attention and charted in several Eastern European countries, helping to establish her as one of Albania’s brightest rising stars.

Since then, Arilena has continued to develop her sound, blending pop with atmospheric and electronic influences. She was selected to represent Albania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020 with the ballad “Fall From the Sky,” but the contest was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Undeterred, she has kept releasing music and evolving her artistry, with recent tracks like "Zero Gradë" and "Weightless" showcasing her continued growth and emotional depth.

Genres

Pop

Indie Pop

Electronic

R&b

Soul

Contemporary R&b

Alternative Pop

Latest Release

Weightless

Arilena Ara

Single - Released June 20, 2025