Flutura Çelaj is a multidisciplinary vocalist, writer, and arts manager from Kosovo, with experience in performing, grant writing, project coordination, and creative development. Trained across Hong Kong and the United States, she has performed with big band ensembles like SLU Funk, was part of the Laurentian's Choir, her own band "The Mandy Issue" and performed in classical opera singing recitals. Her repertoire ranges from blues, jazz, funk, and soul. With a classical background in Cello since the age of 8 years old, she proceeded to learn piano at the age of 10, and drums at the age of 22. She is currently taking online courses in both music production and songwriting at Berklee College of Music. A recent highlight was attending OneBeat Balkans music residency and presenting and representing ThisisKosova.Art in Prishtina Music Conference and PIN music conference. She is passionate about sustainability, artistic empowerment, and building opportunities for Kosovo’s creative sector.