Efendi has given her first stage performance of Cleopatra on the Fatehin Divanı show on İTV (İctimai Television). Efendi was joined by two girl dancers on the stage. Of course, the Eurovision performance would have most likely been bigger and more spectacular but it is nice to see the song performed and it was definitely enjoyable and entertaining.
Cleopatra was the song selected that Efendi would have performed for Azerbaijan at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest but sadly the show was cancelled due to world circumstances.
However, Efendi will get the chance again to represent Azerbaijan at the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam.
Dimitris Kontopoulos: Inis Neziri & Sandro performed a very beautiful acoustic cover version of the song Hold Me as part of special quarantine sessions held by Dimitris.
Hold Me was a composition of Dimitris that finished second at the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest for Farid Mammadov representing Azerbaijan.
Dimitris is a very successful composer from Greece and is part of the ‘dream team’ who works with Philipp Kirkorov from Russia. They have had many successful Eurovision songs such as Shady Lady (2008 Ani Lorak– Ukraine), This Is The Night (2009 Sakis Rouvas – Greece), Shine (2014 Tolmachevy Sisters – Russia) and You’re The Only One (2016 Sergey Lazarev – Russia).
Inis Neziri is the beautiful and talented singer from Albania, who won the 2018 Cerbul de Aur – Golden Stag festival in Romania and the prestigious 2019 New Wave festival in Russia. She also had the popular song Piedestal in the Festivali i Këngës #56 in Albania.
Sandro was selected for the 2020 Eurovision for Cyprus with his song Running. He took part in The Voice of Germany in 2018 and finished fifth at the New Wave festival in Russia, where he was representing the USA.
You can see the charming interpretation of Hold Me below.
Efendi was chosen to represent Azerbaijan with the song Cleopatra at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest. However, it has emerged that Senhit, who was selected for San Marino with Freaky, has also recorded the song.
Both versions can be heard below. Whose version do you prefer?
Samra is back with a brand new song entitled Queen. The track is stylish and upbeat and radio friendly.
Queen is composed by Erik Dahlqvist, Dino Medanhodzic and Johanna Jansson. The mix and mastering is by Dino Medanhodzic and the project producer is Ilaha Baxshiyeva. The graphic design and motion is thanks to Amal Alili / BEAT Group. The mastering for music platforms is by Rustam Rzayev / BEAT Group.
The song, Queen, is available to purchase or stream via most digital stores.
Samra represented Azerbaijan at the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest with the anthemic Miracle.
Samira Efendi has been selected internally by the broadcaster, İctimai, and will represent Azerbaijan at the 2020 Eurovision Song Contest in Rotterdam in May.
She has successfully participated in local and international shows and events including The Voice of Azerbaijan.
You can see Samira’s most recent single entitled Yol Ayrici below. Her song for Eurovision will be revealed in the coming weeks.
Safura makes a very welcome return with a brand new single entitled High On Your Love. It is a radio friendly pop song with a strong production.
High On Your Love is composed by Michael James Down and William Taylor. The track is published via CAP-Sounds. It is available to purchase or stream via popular digital outlets such as iTunes and Spotify.
It was back in 2010 that Safura, representing Azerbaijan, delighted many with a charming performance of Drip Drop at the Eurovision Song Contest. She finished in the fifth position.
You can see the official lyrics video for High On Your Love below.
Fidan Huseynova recently performed her brand new song Supergirl at the 2019 European Youth Olympic Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan. It is a catchy and upbeat track that suits Fidan’s charming style.
Fidan represented Azerbaijan at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with I Wanna Be Like You.
You can see Fidan perform Supergirl below. One of the presenters you will see is Eldar Gasimov (part of the winning team for Azerbaijan at the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest).