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Interview: ManuElla (ESC 2016 Slovenia)

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

Greta Salóme returns to the Eurovision stage with ‘Hear Them Calling’

Greta {copyright: RÚV/Hands Up}
Greta {copyright: RÚV/Hands Up Music}

Greta Salóme was selected to represent Iceland at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in May in Sweden with the song Hear Them Calling. It will be a return to the Eurovision stage after she represented Iceland with Jónsi with Never Forget in 2012 in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Since 2012 Greta has been working around the world after signing a deal with Disney Enterprises and performed on cruise ships. She had her own show called Ice! Fire! Strings where she performed a combination of her own songs and Disney classic music. She will return to the cruise ships in June.

Greta has a very strong song for Stockholm. Hear Them Calling is anthemic and has a strong production. In the national selection, Söngvakeppnin, the song was originally performed in the Icelandic language and entitled Raddirnar.

You can see Greta perform Hear Them Calling and the Icelandic version, Raddirnar, at the 2016 Söngvakeppnin below.

Source: Hands Up Music; www.esccovers.com

 

 

 

Serhat changes to disco version of ‘I Didn’t Know’ for 2016 Eurovision Song Contest

Serhat {copyright: SMRTV}
Serhat {copyright: SMRTV}

News that will please many fans has reached us that Serhat will now sing the disco version of I Didn’t Know for San Marino at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May. Various mixes were made available after the original presentation of the ballad version. The disco mix has proved popular with fans and SMRTV have decided to go along with that for the Eurovision in Stockholm.

You can hear the new version of I Didn’t Know below.

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

Poli Genova releases ‘If Love Was A Crime’ song and video for Bulgaria

Poli Genova {copyright: BNT}
Poli Genova {copyright: BNT}

Poli Genova will sing If Love Was A Crime for Bulgaria at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May. The song is composed by Borislav Milanov, S. Arman, J. Persson and Poli Genova. It is an upbeat song with a strong production.

Poli represented Bulgaria at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest with Na Inat.

You can see the official video for If Love Was A Crime below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

 

Ira Losco reveals ‘Walk On Water’ for Malta for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest

Ira Losco {copyright: Allen Venables/Eurovision.tv}
Ira Losco {copyright: Allen Venables/Eurovision.tv}

Ira Losco and PBS have decided that Walk On Water will be the song to represent them at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May. The song is composed by Lisa Desmond, Tim Larsson, Tobias Lundgren, Molly Pettersson-Hammar and Ira Losco.

Ira won the 2016 Malta Eurovision Song Contest selection with Chameleon (Invincible) in January. However, it was decided to review the possibilities of using another song for Eurovision. An expert panel reviewed 10 songs (including a revamped version of Chameleon). It was decided that Walk On Water would be the song to carry the Maltese flag to Sweden.

Ira represented Malta at the 2002 Eurovision Song Contest with 7th Wonder and finished in second place.

You can see the official video for Walk On Water below.

Eneda Tarifa to sing ‘Fairytale’ for Albania at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest

Eneda Tarifa won the Festivali i Këngës  back in December 2015 with Përrallë. Now for the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest Eneda will sing in English and the title of the song is Fairytale. It is composed by Olsa Toqi.

Continue reading Eneda Tarifa to sing ‘Fairytale’ for Albania at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest

Argo will sing ‘Utopian Land’ for Greece

Argo {copyright: Beetroot Design/Costas Pappas}
Argo {copyright: Beetroot Design/Costas Pappas}

The band Argo will represent Greece at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with the song Utopian Land. The song was composed by band member Vladimiros Sofianides.

The full line-up of Argo are Vladimiros Sofianides, Christina Lachana, Konstantinos Topouzis, Alekos Papadopoulos, Maria Elbrus and Elias Kesides.

You can see the official video for Utopian Land below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

Donny Montell to represent Lithuania at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with ‘I’ve Been Waiting For This Night’

Donny Montell {copyright@LRT}
Donny Montell {copyright@LRT}

Donny Montell will return to the Eurovision stage in 2016 as he has won the 2016 Eurovizija in Lithuania. The winning song is I’ve Been Waiting For This Night. The six acts in the final were –

1. Ruslanas Kirilkinas In My World
2. Ieva Zasimauskaitė Life (Not That Beautiful)
3. Aistė Pilvelytė You Bet
4. Erica Jennings Leading Me Home
5. Rūta Ščiogolevaitė United
6. Donny Montell I’ve Been Waiting for This Night

Voting was a combination of expert jury and televoting.

You can see Donny perform his winning song below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv

Frans will represent Sweden at 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with ‘If I Were Sorry’

Frans {from the official music video of 'If I Were Sorry'} SVT
Frans {from the official music video of ‘If I Were Sorry’} SVT

As predicted by many Frans has won the 2016 Melodifestivalen competition and will represent Sweden at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with his song If I Were Sorry.

If I Were Sorry is composed by Oscar Fogelström, Michael Saxell, Fredrik Andersson, Frans Jeppsson Wall.

You can see the official video of the Swedish ESC song by Frans below.

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

Dami Im presents ‘Sound Of Silence’ for Australia

Dami I'm {copyright: SBS}
Dami I’m {copyright: SBS}

Dami Im has presented the music video for Sound Of Silence. It will be the song to represent Australia at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden in May.

Sound Of Silence is composed by David Musumeci and Anthony Egizii.

You can see the official video for the Australian entry below.

Source: www.eurovision.tv