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ManuElla/2016 ESC Slovenia/Interview

Interview: ManuElla (ESC 2016 Slovenia)

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ManuElla {coyright: manuella.eu}
ManuElla {coyright: manuella.eu}

ManuElla will represent Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with her song Red And Blue. Here she talks to ESCCovers.com –
Hello ManuElla. Many congratulations on winning the EMA competition and therefore representing Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden. Can you tell us how you felt when you realised you had won?

Hello. Thank you so very much. When I won Slovene national selection for ESC I was completely overwhelmed. So many emotions ran through me at that moment, it is even hard to describe it. I felt so much gratitude, joy and excitement and I can still feel it all!

‘Red And Blue’ is a feel good pop/country song. Is this a style of music you normally like to perform?

I like performing many different genres, but I feel pop/country is a style of music where I can show my emotions and passion for singing. I find myself in it and I think that’s very important for a singer and performer.

Will there be any other versions of ‘Red And Blue’ (for example a Slovenian version or remixes)?

So far there are no plans for a Slovenian version or any remixes, but we did record a newer version of ‘Blue And Red’ with small changes that you’ll all hear on the ESC.

Do you have any plans for a tour to other countries to promote your song?

We are still arranging the last few details about the promotional events. I think the first one is held in Amsterdam, so I hope to see you there!

Can we expect an album of your music soon?

Yes! I was working on my first album before EMA 2016, it is on hold for now of course, but after the ESC, I’m going back to the studio and to writing new songs.

Have you heard the other Eurovision entries this year? If so do you have any favourites at this time?

If I can be completely honest, I haven’t had a chance to listen to all of them yet. As soon as things calm down a little bit, I will. There are so many good artist every year, I am sure this year is no different.

Anway good luck ManuElla in Sweden.

You can see ManuElla perform Red And Blue below.

Source: www.esccovers.com

ManuElla/Blue And Red (acoustic)

ManuElla performs acoustic version of ‘Blue And Red’

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ManuElla {copyright: Radio 1 Slovenia}
ManuElla {copyright: Radio 1 Slovenia}

ManuElla will perform Blue And Red for Slovenia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May after winning the EMA competition.  She has just performed an acoustic version of the song on Radio 1 Slovenia.

You can enjoy her acoustic version of Blue And Red in the video below.

Source: ManuElla/Facebook; www.esccovers.com

ManuElla/Interview

Interview: ManuElla (2016 EMA finalist Slovenia)

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ManuElla has made it to the final of the 2016 EMA Eurovision national selection for Slovenia to be held on 27 February. ManuElla talks to esccovers.com here –

1. Hello ManuElla. Congratulations on making it to the EMA 2016 final. How did it feel when you heard you had made it to the final?

Thank you for your kind words. When I heard for the results I was very happy, somehow fulfilled.

2. Are you able yet to tell us anything about your song? For example what style will it be, and what it is about?

Yes of course… I love pop-country music so the song is also written this way. The story is quite simple, “It’s all about love and the colours in it”…

3. You participated, and did very well, in the Slovenian Eurovision selection Misija Evrovizija? Can you tell us about your experience in that competition?

Misija Evrovizija gave me a lot of good memories, now these days for sure it’s easier for me to be more comfortable in front of TV cameras…

4. What have you been up to since Misija Evrovizija? Have you released any music?

I was participated at Slovenia’s greatest pop music festival “Slovenska popevka”, performing with a live orchestra, but after that I wasn’t able to continue my music career. I wanted to take care for my father who became seriously ill and, unfortunately, died recently.

5. Who are your musical influences?

I am open for all good music, but lately I prefer pop-country. I love Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes, Reba McEntire and also a little of The Cranberries.

6. Have you participated in any music festivals either in Slovenia or abroad? If so can you tell us something about them?

As I mentioned before I was at “Slovenska popevka” in 2013 and recently I performed in Croatia at “RetrOpatijski festival”, among the greatest Croatian and Serbian artists, like Tereza Kesovija (1966 she represented Monaco and 1972 Yugoslavia at the Eurovision Song Contest), Novi Fosili (1987 they represented Yugoslavia at Eurovision) and others.

7. Do you watch the Eurovision Song Contest on tv, and do you have any favourite songs from over the years?

Yes of course, I’ve always been a big fan of ESC. When I was just a small girl I was standing in front of TV, had some sheets on me and I pretended I am there on the stage… (and I still do, ha ha ha). Songs that I remember specially are Fly On The Wings Of Love – Olsen Brothers (2001 ESC Denmark), Euphoria – Loreen (2012 ESC Sweden), Calm After The Storm – Common Linnets (2014 ESC The Netherlands), Take Me To Your Heaven – Charlotte Nilsson (1999 ESC Sweden), A Million Voices – Polina Gagarina (2015 ESC Russia) and many more.

Anyway, good luck ManuElla at the 2016 EMA. 

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your support!!!

Source: www.esccovers.com

2016 Eurovision Song Contest

2016 EMA acts announced in Slovenia

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The 10 acts who will participate in the 2016 EMA national selection in Slovenia have been announced. They include two former Eurovision participants for Slovenia. Regina, who sang Dan najlepših sanj in 1996, returns as well as Nuša Derenda, who gave us Energy in 2001.

Also, in the selection is ManuElla, who progressed far in the Misija Evrovizija competition, to find the competitor for Slovenia for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest. The eventual winner was Eva Bota.

The 10 acts competing in the 2016 EMA are –

  • Anja Baš
  • Anja Kotar
  • D Base
  • ManuElla
  • Nuša Derenda
  • Raiven
  • Regina
  • SAN Di EGO
  • Sebastijan Lukovnjak 
  • Žan Serčič

The EMA final will be held on 27 February.

Source: www.eurovision.tv; www.esccovers.com

Nika Zorjan/Ain't Nobody (Loves Me Better)

Listen to Nika Zorjan’s cover of Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better)

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Nika Zorjan 

Nika Zorjan recently released a hot summer track with Ramus entitled Lajf je moj. Nika has just made a cover version of the summer hit Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better) in the style of Felix Jaehn feat. Jasmine Thompson. The original version was by Rufus & Chaka Khan.

Nika has made a charming summer video clip for her version of Ain’t Nobody (Loves Me Better). It really has a feel good summer vibe and you can see the video below.

Nika was a finalist in the 2012 Misija Evrovizija competition in Slovenia and was on the stage performing with  Tinkara Kovač at the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest in Copenhagen.

Source: facebook.com/Nika Zorjan; www.esccovers.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nika Zorjan/Lajf je moj

Nika Zorjan features on new summer single with Ramus

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Nika Zorjan {copyright: Pepsi Slovenija}
Nika Zorjan {copyright: Pepsi Slovenija}

Nika Zorjan was a finalist in 2012 at the Misija Evrovizija competition in Slovenia. Nika also performed on the Eurovision stage in 2014 in Copenhagen as part of the Slovenian team with Tinkara Kovač.

Nika has just released a big summer anthem entitled Lajf je moj. She features with DJ Ramus. The song is very upbeat and should rock the dance floors of Slovenia and the Balkans this summer. The song is also used as part of a Pepsi Slovenija campaign.

You can see the official video for Lajf je moj below.

Source: Facebook.com/zorjan.nika; www.esccovers.com; pepsi slovenija

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RATING OF THE PRESS PR FOR EACH COUNTRY – PART 4

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ISRAEL
One word – HORROR.
0 out of 10

LATVIA
Again, giving my close relationship to Latvia and the delegation, this was easy.
10 out of 10

AZERBAIJAN
This country is quite interesting; some years it is difficult dealing with them, some years easy. This year it was easier than normal.
8 out of 10

ICELAND
Iceland has been fairly easy until last year when I was unable to get the promo CD in Copenhagen, and hands up music did post it to a friend in Europe after the contest. This year again it started off difficult but I did manage to get the promo CD in the end.
8 out of 10

SWEDEN
Last year was very difficult, but this year it was very easy. Mans personally was very down to earth and I think we had good interaction with the press team of Sweden.
9.5 out of 10

SWITZERLAND
This country ranks probably on top every year, no need to interact with them, they put the promo items into each pigeonhole almost from day one.
10 out of 10

CYPRUS
Because I am quite impatient, this was a little difficult for me but in the end it was very easy, they just gave put the promo CD’s towards the end of week two.
9 out of 10

SLOVENIA
100% change from last year when I was unable to get the promo CD. This year there were tons, for most one of the best as it has something like 9 remixes. I would have preferred rather 9 language versions.
9 out of 10

POLAND
I got on very well with Monika’s husband and main composer of the song and got the beautiful promo CD quite fast.
9.5 out of 10

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OGAE CLUB FAVOURITES

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Hopefully all 42 clubs will vote in the OGAE CLUB voting, but we will list each club’s winner. And it will be updates as more clubs reveal their voting

 

OGAE ALBANIA – ITALY

OGAE ARMENIA – ESTONIA

OGAE LUXEMBOURG -SWEDEN

OGAE SWITZERLAND – ITALY

OGAE ESTONIA – SWEDEN

OGAE RUSSIA – ITALY

OGAE DENMARK – SWEDEN

OGAE R O W – SWEDEN

OGAE POLAND – AZERBAIJAN

OGAE NORWAY – ITALY

OGAE LITHUANIA – NORWAY

OGAE SERBIA – SLOVENIA

OGAE MACEDONIA – ITALY

OGAE FRANCE – SWEDEN

OGAE ITALY – NORWAY

OGAE UNITED KINGDOM – SWEDEN

OGAE ROMANIA – ITALY

OGAE MONTENEGRO – SERBIA

OGAE MALTA – ITALY

OGAE ANDORRA – SWEDEN

OGAE SPAIN – ITALY

OGAE SWEDEN – ESTONIA

OGAE FINLAND – ITALY

OGAE GERMANY – ESTONIA

OGAE LATVIA – SWEDEN

OGAE SLOVAKIA – SWEDEN

OGAE BELGIUM – NORWAY

OGAE PORTUGAL – ITALY