#17 Besa Kaziu | Queer Balkans, Migration, Music & AI

Today, I’m very happy to welcome Besa Kaziu to
the show.


Besa is a Balkan artist whose music blends afrobeat, ballad, and
electronic vibes. Born in North Macedonia, shaped by Tirana’s
scene, and now based in Germany, she writes and produces her own
tracks.
Music has been part of Besa’s life since childhood. But in 2019,
she turned her passion into a profession, joining some of
Albania’s top studios and performing in competitions across the
region. Two years later, she received an award at a major
festival in Montenegro. 
In 2024, Besa pressed pause — stepping away from the spotlight to
reconnect with herself and her purpose. That same year, she left
the Balkans for love, because living openly as a queer person was
never an option back home. 
Besa is also passionate about tech and AI, and she brings a
thoughtful perspective on generative AI in the music
industry.



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