All posts by Ian Fowell

Listen: Syuzi Harutyunyan and her festive cover of ‘Snowman’

Syuzi Harutyunyan
Syuzi Harutyunyan

Syuzi Harutyunyan has recorded a charming cover version of Snowman, which is perfect for the festive time of the year.

The original version of Snowman was by international recording artist, Sia. This version by Syuzi showcases her charming vocals.

Syuzi is a rising star from Armenia and she has previously taken part in the Junior Eurovision national selection there in 2014 with I Dream.

Look out for more music from Syuzi in 2020.

Hear Snowman by Syuzi below.

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Albania: Efi is back with the ‘Cool Kids’

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Efi Gjika has released a brand new song and video clip. Her song is entitled Cool Kids. The song is for sure, cool, and has a positive message and a contemporary vibe.

Cool Kids is about the day to day life of kids at school and also having fun by doing cool activities like dancing and singing and making new friends and visiting new and exciting places. Efi would like to send the message to all the kids around the world and to have fun and enjoy life! The song is composed by Ada Satka and music production is by Sokol Marsi.

The music video for Cool Kids include special fans from Poland who won an Instagram online competition to appear in Efi’s video clip. The video is by Vis Dako and styling and Efi’s dress by Hristina Gjika. Make up is courtesy of Tess.al. The choreography is by Tan Brama and the director is Klaudia Bastari. The production is by Kliton Gjika.

Efi represented Albania at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the catchy Barbie.

You can see the music video for Cool Kids below.

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Will Stefania represent Greece at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest?

Stefania @stefaniaofficial/facebook
Stefania @stefaniaofficial/facebook

Rumours have emerged that Stefania is close to being revealed as the representative of Greece at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. This was the news circulated by OGAE Greece today.

Stefania has Greek background and actually represented the Netherlands as part of the all girl group, Kisses, at the 2016 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Kisses and Dancin‘.

ESC Covers met up with Stefania at the Junior Eurovision in Malta in 2016. You can see photos below that we took.

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You can see Stefania sing one of her hits from 2019 below, I’m Sorry (Whoops!) and her performance with Kisses from the 2016 Junior Eurovision.

Source: ESC Covers; OGAE Greece

 

Malta: Kayley Cuschieri releases her first music video – ‘You Don’t Even Know Me’ by Faouzia

Kayley Cuschieri from the music video of 'You Don't Even Know Me'
Kayley Cuschieri from the music video of ‘You Don’t Even Know Me’

Kayley Cuschieri is a rising talent in Malta. She has just released her first official music video. It is a cover of a song by Faouzia entitled You Don’t Even Know Me.

You Don’t Even Know Me is a first class song given a great makeover by Kayley. Her vocals sound great and the music video is very well produced.

Kayley has competed in many music festivals and tv shows in Malta including the L-Għanja tal-Poplu festival.

You can see the music video at the link below on facebook.

Source: ESC Covers

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https://www.facebook.com/kayleycuschieri.singer/videos/493478911291560/?t=132

Manw Lili Robin returns with charming new song ‘Fflam’

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Manw Lili Robin @S4C

Manw Lili Robin makes a welcome return with a brand new song entitled Fflam (Flame). It is a very charming song sung beautifully by Manw.

Manw showcased Fflam on the S4C tv show Noson Lawen.

Manw represented Wales at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the graceful and delightful Perta.

You can see Manw sing Fflam below.

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Albania: Focus on Arilena Ara with ‘Shaj’ – winner of Festival i Këngës 58

Arilena Ara @arilenaaraa
Arilena Ara @arilenaaraa

Arilena Ara was crowned as the winner of the Festival i Këngës 58 national selection with Shaj (Shout) and will represent Albania at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam.

Shaj is composed by Darko Dimitrov, Lazar Cvetkovski and Lindon Berisha. Darko has composed many successful songs for Eurovision and other popular festivals and for many popular artists from North Macedonia, Albania and other Balkan countries. He wrote Ninanajna for Elena Risteska (2006 FYR Macedonia) and Pred da se razdeni by Esma & Vlatko (2013 FYR Macedonia) and To The Sky by Tijana Dapčević (2014 FYR Macedonia). He has also had songs in the Junior Eurovision including the classy Doma by Marija Spasovska for FYR Macedonia 2018). Darko has also worked with Albanian Eurovision acts like Kejsi Tola (2009) and Juliana Pasha (2010).

Arilena Ara rose to stardom after winning the X Factor in Albania in 2013. She is from Shkodra. Arilena has released several successful singles including Aeroplan, Vegim and Business Class. Arilena also had a hit in Romania entitled Nëntori.

Arilena also recently participated in a dance show called ‘Dance With Me’. Her dance partner was Labi, who is an Albanian journalist from Kosovo.

You can see Arilena perform Shaj and Nëntori below.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOXsVHMTbNU

Georgia: Tatia Kobaladze to work on new project in Turkey for SESPRESSO

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Tatia Kobaladze is a promising singer from Georgia and she also had success on the X Factor Ukraine. Tatia will work on a new project working in Turkey for popular company SESPRESSO.

Tatia has signed a deal to work with talented company director Murat Erdi. She will be based in Antalya. It will be a great experience for her to work with new bands and sing new songs from a playlist in Turkey.

Tatia is determined to make it to the United Kingdom where she has been invited to audition at Britain’s Got Talent.

You can see Tatia performing the Leonard Cohen classic, Hallelujah, below.

Source: ESC Covers

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GcFLaMdRwOA 

 

Veronika Kovalenko releases hot new track ‘Po pyatnitsam’

Veronika Kovalenko from the mood video of 'Po pyatnitsam'
Veronika Kovalenko from the mood video of ‘Po pyatnitsam’

Veronika Kovalenko is back with a brand new hit banger entitled Po pyatnitsam (On Fridays). It is an upbeat dance song with a strong production and beat.

Po pyatnitsam is available to buy or stream from digital stores such as Google Music and Apple Music.

Veronika was recently in a reality tv show in Khochu on Open Kids. She was a very popular contestant on the show and gained a lot from this experience.

Veronika has a lot of great experience from festivals and tv contests including taking part in the Ukrainian Junior Eurovision national selections, The Voice Kids Ukraine and the Black Sea Games.

You can see the mood video clip for Po pyatnitsam below.

Source: ESC Covers

Mishela Rapo covers ‘Me tana’ by Elvana Gjata from Festivali i Këngës 58

MIshela from the video of 'Me tana'
MIshela from the video of ‘Me tana’

Mishela Rapo has covered a song from the Festivali i Këngës 58 in Albania by Elvana Gjata. The song is entitled Me tana (With us).

Mishela has made a video clip for Me tana filmed in the recording studio.

Me tana is composed by Elvana Gjata. This beautiful cover arrangement for Mishela is by Endrit Fusha. The video clip is courtesy of Malis Selmani.

ESC Covers would like to congratulate Mishela today as it her birthday. So HAPPY BIRTHDAY MISHELA!!

Mishela represented Albania at the 2015 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Dambaje.

You can see the video clip for Me tana by Mishela below.

Source: ESC Covers