Tag Archives: 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest

Wales: Manw Robin to appear in National Eisteddfod stage

Manw Robin {copyright: S4C}
Manw Robin {copyright: S4C}

Manw Robin will appear in the National Eisteddfod stage in Wales in a special production of an original show about local folk tales and fairies featuring lots of songs and acrobatics. It is a contemporary musical circus show.

The brand new show, Y Tylwyth, is by Myrddin ap Dafydd, Gwyneth Glyn and Twm Morys. The production also features the Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre and the Pontio Bangor and Irish Contemporary Circus troupe from Ireland.

Original songs in the show are composed by Gwyneth Glyn and Twm Morys. The songs have a folk edge.

Y Tylwyth will take place in  Llanrwst in the Conwy Valley of Wales on 2 and 3 August. More information can be seen at this link https://www.facebook.com/events/1334483360061744/

Manw represented Wales at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the beautiful Perta.

You can see Manw perform Perta below and also see a trailer for Y Tylwyth.

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Bojana Radovanović releases new cover song and video of ‘Lean On’

Bojana Radovanović from the video of 'Lean On'
Bojana Radovanović from the video of ‘Lean On’

Bojana Radovanović  has released an impressive new version of the song Lean On by Major Lazer & DJ Snake. Her vocals are beautiful and crystal clear.

Bojana has also released a cool video of the Lean On track.

Bojana represented Serbia at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Svet.

You can see Bojana sing Lean On below.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=966xWKTsPEg

 

Rita Laranjeira covers ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Rita Laranjeira
Rita Laranjeira

Rita Laranjeira recently gave an impromptu performance of the song Shallow by Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper from the ‘A Star Is Born’ movie soundtrack.

Rita performed Shallow amongst friends at the Hotel Beatriz Costa & SPA in the Spanish Canary Island of Lanzarote.

Rita represented Portugal at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Gosto de Tudo (Já Não Gosto de Nada).

Watch Rita sing Shallow below.

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Albania: Watch Ana Kodra perform ‘Lule lule – E Diell’ on Top Channel

Ana Kodra {copyright: Top Channel}
Ana Kodra {copyright: Top Channel}

Ana Kodra performed the emotional song Lule lule – E Diell (Flower, flower – The sun) on the Albanian Top Channel in Albania.

Ana showed her true talent as a young artist as she sang beautifully and played the piano.

The author is Edi Manushi. Moderators were Edi Manushi, Fjoralba Ponari, Nevina Pillar.

Ana represented Albania at the 2017 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Don’t Touch My Tree.

You can see Ana perform Lule lule – E Diell below.

Source: ESC Covers; Top Channel

Watch Bojana Radovanović perform ‘My Number One’

Bojana Radovanović {copyright: RTV Pink}
Bojana Radovanović {copyright: RTV Pink}

Bojana Radovanović recently performed the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest winning song, My Number One, by Helena Paparizou for Greece in the tv show Pinkove Zvezdice in Serbia.

Bojana has been consistently giving top performances on Pinkove Zvezdice All Stars shows and she took a deserved prize of second place award. She has performed a wide variety of songs and received great acclaim for her style and charisma on the stage.

Bojana represented Serbia at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with the charming Svet.

You can see Bojana perform My Number One below.

Source: ESC Covers; YouTube/Pinkove Zvezdice

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

Angélina releases new music video for ‘C’est si beau ici

Angélina © 2019 MCA, a label of Universal Music France
Angélina © 2019 MCA, a label of Universal Music France

Angélina has released a brand new music video. The song is entitled C’est si beau ici (It is so beautiful here). The video is beautifully filmed in the countryside in France.

C’est si beau ici features on Angelina’s new album ‘Ma Voie’.

Angélina represented France at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Jamais sans toi and finished in the silver medal position. She was also the winner of The Voice Kids in France in 2017.

You can see the music video for  C’est si beau ici below.

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Efi Gjika releases music video for new song ‘Happy Birthday’

Efi Gjika from the video clip of 'Happy Birthday'
Efi Gjika from the video clip of ‘Happy Birthday’

Efi Gjika has released her brand new song and official video clip for Happy Birthday. It is a happy and upbeat song and the video looks a whole lot of fun!

Efi thought of the idea to sing to a child on their birthday at their home in their country. She created a contest via her Instagram account and thousands of kids participated from all over the world. The lucky winner was a little girl from Czech Republic @ellie.lollipopz. On the birthday of ellie.lollipopz, Efi arrived in Prague to surprise her! She, of course, sang Happy Birthday!! The music video was recorded at this time.

Efi represented Albania at the 2019 Junior Eurovision Song Contest in Belarus with Barbie.

You can see the music video for Happy Birthday below.

Source: ESC Covers

 

Angelina releases ‘Voulez-vous danser’ music video

Angelina © 2019 MCA, a label of Universal Music France
Angelina © 2019 MCA, a label of Universal Music France

Angelina has released a brand new music video for the song Voulez-vous danser from her album ‘Ma Voie’.

Voulez-vous danser is a quirky and upbeat dance track. The video clip is directed by Rodolphe Haustraëte.

Angelina represented France at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest and finished in second place with Jamais sans toi.

You can see Angelina’s music video for Voulez-vous danser below.

Source: ESC Covers; YouTube/AngelinaVEVO

Rita Laranjeira participates in Concerto solidário Nazaré-Moçambique appeal charity concert

Rita & Nuno@Concerto solidário Nazaré-Moçambique
Rita & Nuno@Concerto solidário Nazaré-Moçambique

Rita Laranjeira was amongst the acts participating in the Concerto solidário Nazaré-Moçambique appeal concert in aid of the thousands of people affected by the cyclone in Mozambique. Many people lost their lives and families were left devastated by the horrific damages caused by the cyclone.

The solidarity concert was held in Nazaré in Portugal. The entrance admission was medicines or non-perishable foods that can be delivered to Mozambique. Around 30 artists contributed in a five hour concert. The organisational partners were the Red Cross.

Rita performed a song with Portuguese singer and songwriter, Nuno Barroso.

Rita represented Portugal at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Gosto de Tudo (Já Não Gosto de Nada).

You can see Rita and Nuno perform together below.

Source: ESC Covers

Rita Laranjeira pays tribute to 25 April Carnation Revolution in Portugal with ‘E depois do Adeus’

Rita Laranjeira
Rita Laranjeira

 Rita Larajeira has paid a musical tribute to the Carnation Revolution that took place in Portugal on 25 April 1974. She plays the song E depois do Adeus, which was the Portuguese Eurovision song by Paulo de Carvalho in 1974, and it was used as a signal to begin the Carnation Revolution against the Estado Novo regime at the time. Rita pays tribute 45 years on from the event.

Rita continues to show her versatility as a young artist. She represented Portugal at the 2018 Junior Eurovision Song Contest with Gosto De Tudo (Já Nāo Gosto De Nada).

You can see Rita perform E depois do Adeus below and you once again see her perform Gosto De Tudo (Já Nāo Gosto De Nada) in Minsk last November.

https://www.facebook.com/ritalaranjeira05/videos/841630519554907/?t=56

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