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Helena Meraai to represent Belarus at 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with ‘Ya samaja’

Helena Meraai {copyright: Belarus 24}
Helena Meraai {copyright: Belarus 24}

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Helena Meraai has been chosen to represent Belarus at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Georgia in November with her song Ya samaja (I am). She won the top votes from the public and expert jury to earn the right to carry the Belarussian flag to Tbilis

In an outstanding show of songs of a very high standard 10 acts took to the stage.

Helena MeraaiYa samaja
Anastasiya TimofeyevichVolshebniy svet
Ruslana Panchishina Tantsui so mnoy
Elina Mataras Ty reshaesh sam
Yaroslav Sokolikov Okean
Stefaniya Sokolova Mama
Arina Pekhtereva & Anastasia DmitrachkovaMuzyka-Vselennaja
Quartet of the National Center for Children’s Creativity V. MulyavinProdolzhay idti
Mariya Zhilina Vyshei
Anastasiya ZhabkoLetim k mechtam

There was also an interval of top junior acts including Alexander Minyonok (2016 Belarus JESC entrant). One of the hosts of the show was Mr Cheesecake himself Teo (2014 ESC Belarus).

You can see Helena perform her winning song below.

Source: ESC Covers

Angelika Pushnova releases summer track ‘Sovershenno letniye’

Angelika Pushnova {copyright: facebook.com/angelikapushnova}
Angelika Pushnova {copyright: facebook.com/angelikapushnova}

Angelika Pushnova has released a hot track for the summer actually titled Sovershenno letniye (Completely summer). It is a strong production and cool summer vibe. Another great song for dancing on the beaches and in the clubs.

Angelika took part in the Belarus national selection in 2017 with her song We Should Be Together.

You can hear Sovershenno letniye below.

Source: ESC Covers; YouTube/Angelika Pushnova

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY-_fWHO34k

Naviband to represent Belarus at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest

Naviband {copyright: BTRC}
Naviband {copyright: BTRC}

Naviband have been chosen to represent Belarus with their song Historyja majho zyccia  at the 2017 Eurovision Song Contest after winning the national selection in Minsk tonight. 13 acts competed and the voting was a combination of expert jury and public voting.

1. IulyChildren Of The World

2. Aleksandra TkachBe Stronger

3. Vladislav Kurasov Follow The Play

4. NavibandHistoryja majho žyccia

5. Isaac NightingaleOn The Red Line

6. KattieWild Wind

7. NutekiTake My Heart

8. NapoliLet’s Come Together

9. Nikita Hodas – Voices In My Head

10. Angelica PushnovaWe Should Be Together

11. Anastasiya SheverenkoWe’ll Be Together

12. Lermont x JulicHeart Beat

13. PROvokatsiya –  My Love

There will be more reports and photos to come to come from ESC Covers reporter in Minsk, Eliana Gonchorova, to follow. In the meantime you can see Naviband with their winning song below.

Source: ESC Covers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIo43HKOUmg

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection – PROvocatia

PROvocatia
PROvocatia

The last finalist of the Belarus national selection 2017 that we review is –  PROvocatia.

PROvocatia are another Belarussian duo that consists of Artem Solodukha and Mark Voitko. The band was created in 2015 in Minsk by their producer Anatoliy Chepikov.

The guys have the speciality of stage vocals from the University of Culture and Arts. They are very popular in Belarus. PROvocatia have many songs, which they sing during their concerts.

On the 20th of January the band will sing song My Love. The authors are Anatoliy Chepikov (music), Svyatoslav Poznyak (music) and Ilya Ermak (lyrics).

You can see PROvocatia perform below.

Their number is # 13.

ARTICLE BY: Eliana Goncharova

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection –  LERMONT & JULIC

Lermont & Julic
Lermont & Julic

Lermont & Julic  is a duo that consists of Vasiliy Seleschev and Anton Rubatskiy. The project was created in Minsk.

Lermont & Julic often give mini-concerts in Belarus , Russia, Lithuania, Germany and other countries. In their repertoire there are about 20 songs.

On the 20 January the guys will sing song Heart Beat, which they wrote themselves . Their number is # 12.

You can see Lermont & Julic perform their song below.

ARTICLE BY: Eliana Goncharova

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection –  Anastasia Sheverenko

Anastasia Sheverenko
Anastasia Sheverenko

Anastasia Sheverenko is the participant and the winner of many vocal competitions. Among them: ‘Belarussian Roots 2010″ in Palanga, Lithuania (winner); “New names 2011” (winner); “The Star 2011” – the contest of army songs (Laureate); “East Bazaar 2012” in Yalta, Crimea (participant); “Youth for the Union State 2012” in Rostov-on-Don, Russia (1st place award); the finalist of Belarussian musical TV-show “Academy of Talents” and others.

Anastasia graduated from the Russian Social University but she says that music is her life.

On the 20 January her number is #11. Song – We’ll Be Together . The authors of the song are Max Aleynikov (music) and Irina Filatova (lyrics).

You can see Anastasia perform her song below.

ARTICLE BY: Eliana Goncharova

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection – Iyul’ (July)

Iyul'
Iyul’

Iyul’ (in English – July)  is the stage name of the singer Yulia Korenyuk. Yulia loves music from childhood. Besides singing, she also plays several musical instruments.

Yulia graduated from Minsk State Linguistic University in 2011. She also has black belt in taekwondo. So, we all need to watch out!

Her song is Children Of The World.  In this song Iyul’ sings, that we must stop all wars and terrorist attacks and live in kind world.

You can hear Children Of The World below.

ARTICLE BY: Eliana Goncharova

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection – Nikita Hodas

Nikita Hodas
Nikita Hodas

Nikita Hodas is a young Belarussian musician. He has lived for music from his childhood. He plays the piano and guitar.

Nikita says: “For me music – is not show-business, it is an art. It is an international language, which is available for all without any borders”.

On 20 January Nikita will start at # 9. His song is called Voice In My Head, which he wrote himself. In the song Nikita sings about the history of his life.

You can hear Voice In My Head below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRLqqWvr1jU

 

Participant profile: ESC 2017 Belarus national selection – Nuteki

Nuteki
Nuteki

This is the fourth consecutive year that  Nuteki  will take part in the Belarus National selection.

Nuteki is an  alternative metal  Russian band, that was formed in 2007. The band was founded by Mikhail Nokarashvili (lead vocals) and Kirill Matsiushenko (keyboards and programming), both of whom are originally from  Bobruisk in Belarus.

Nuteki are mostly recognized by their distinctive appearance and view towards  live performances:  “Shows must be performed in such a way that the people would still be interested to see them even with no audio”.

The band have released three studio albums – Digital Dreams (2010), Unplugged#1 (2012) and NUTEKI (2015).

Over the span of their career, Nuteki took part in the Belarussian national contest to represent the country in Eurovision  three times. They were semi-finalists in 2011; won the second place in 2013 and came in fifth in 2014.

In 2017 Nuteki will try to reach the summit of Belarussian ESC again.  On 20 January their number is #7. The song – Take My Heart.

You can see the official video for Take My Heart below.

ARTICLE BY: Eliana Goncharova