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Estonia In The Eurovision Song Contest 1996
The Eurovision Song Contest 1996 was the third time that Estonia entered the Eurovision Song Contest, and was their first participation since their second-to-last place in the 1994 final. The entrant was again selected by a panel of expert judges, with thirteen entrants into the preselection final. The preselection would end up tied on points, with Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna's duet "Kaelakee hääl" winning on the basis of being awarded more maximum points than the runner-up Kadri Hunt. In the final, Ilus and Linna finished 5th. Before Eurovision Eurolaul 1996 The final was held on 27 January 1996 at the Dekoltee nightclub in Tallinn, hosted by Marko Reikop and Karmel Eikner. Some of the participating singers were not actually present and instead appeared on a video wall screen, however Kirile Loo didn't appear at all (not even on the video screen) so during her song there were simply many shots of the stage. The winner was chosen by a nine-member international jury pane ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maarja-Liis Ilus
Maarja-Liis Ilus, sometimes better known by her performing name Maarja (born 24 December 1980) is an Estonian pop music, pop musician and presenter. She has represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest twice. She was only 15 when she participated in the 1996 contest. Discography Albums * Maarja-Liis (1996) * First in Line (1997) * Kaua veel (1998) * Heart (1998) (only in Japan) * City Life (2000) * Look Around, together with Hinkus (2005) * Läbi jäätunud klaasi, together with Rein Rannap (2006) * Homme (2008) * Jõuluingel (2009) * Kuldne põld (2012) Important singles * Hold Onto Love (1997) * First in Line (1998) * All the Love You Needed (2001) * He Is Always On My Mind (2003) * Tulilinnud (2015) * Nii sind ootan (2015) Musical theatre *Miss Saigon, Ellen (2002) *The Sound of Music, Maria (2003) *Rent (musical), Rent, Maureen Johnson (2004) *Cats (musical), Cats, Grizabella (2005) *Evita (musical), Evita, Eva Perón (2009) References External links * * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leelo Tungal
Leelo Tungal (born 22 June 1947 in Tallinn) is an Estonian poet, children's writer, translator, editor and librettist. Life and career Tungal studied Estonian literature at the University of Tartu. After her graduation, she has worked as a teacher, editor, drama and literature consultant for the Estonian Puppet Theatre, and as a freelance writer. In 1994, she founded the children's magazine ''Hea Laps'', and worked as its editor-in-chief until January 2019. She has published over 80 books of prose and poetry for children and young adults, has written several libretti for Estonian composers, and has translated children's poetry and plays from Bulgarian, English, Finnish, Russian, and several other languages. Personal Leelo Tungal was married to composer Raimo Kangro; their children are writer Maarja Kangro, artist and cultural critic Anna-Magdaleena Kangro. Poetry (a selection) * 1966 (Peewits weirdly complained) * 1974 (Blooming chasm) * 1979 * 1979 (A book and a birch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Estonia In The Eurovision Song Contest
Estonia has participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 27 times since making its debut in 1994. Its first appearance would have taken place in 1993 but a qualification round was installed for seven former Eastern Bloc countries hoping to make their debut in the contest, with Estonia failing to qualify. Estonia has won the contest once, in 2001. Estonia's first participation in 1994 was unsuccessful, finishing 24th (out of 25). Estonia went on to finish in the top eight in six out of seven contests (1996–2002), with Maarja-Liis Ilus and Ivo Linna fifth (), Maarja-Liis Ilus returning to finish eighth (1997), Evelin Samuel and Camille sixth () and Ines fourth (), before Tanel Padar, Dave Benton and 2XL gave Estonia its first victory in 2001. This made Estonia the first former Soviet country to win the contest and the second eastern European country to win, after Yugoslavia in 1989. Sahlene then finished third for the hosts in Tallinn in . Since the introduction of the semi-fina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alo Mattiisen
Alo Mattiisen (22 April 1961 – 30 May 1996) was an Estonian musician and composer. One of the most famous melodies that he composed was a patriotic song titled "No land is alone", with lyrics written by the Estonian poet Jüri Leesment. Several other of his patriotic compositions became staples for the Singing Revolution including the ‘Five Patriotic Songs’ series. Early life and education Alo Mattiisen was born in the town of Jõgeva. His father was Evald Mattiesen. In 1984, Mattiisen graduated from the Tallinn State Conservatory, becoming a specialist in pedagogy of music. In 1988, he graduated from the same school, becoming a specialist in composition. Creative period In 1983, Mattiisen replaced Erkki-Sven Tüür in In Spe. Tüür was leaving the ensemble and seeking a replacement. The first performance of Mattiisen with In Spe was in January 1984. Personal life Mattiisen was married to actress Rita Rätsepp and became the father of his only daughter Anna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rein Rannap
Rein Rannap (born 6 October 1953 in Tallinn) is an Estonian composer and pianist. Since 1968, Rannap has given numerous public piano performances. Rannap has been active in management and composition for Ruja, Noor-Eesti and Hõim. Pianist career Rannap gave his first solo concert in 1968. Since that time, he has performed piano concerts in many regions of the (former) Soviet Union, a number of European countries, as well as Australia and United States. In 1997 and 1999, he toured Estonia under the '' Klaver tuleb külla'' ( Estonian for ''The Piano Comes to Visit'') programme, transporting his piano to various churches in Estonia for the performances. Piano pieces and cycles "Naive and innocent Tracks" (1980–1982) "Piano Concerto" (1984) "Cruise Control" (1991) "Six-pack piano" (1997) "Laulud klaveril" (2010) "Sõrmepalavik" (2011) Discography * "Varajased laulud" (2002) * "Tantsib klaveril" (2004) * "Läbi jäätunud klaasi" (2006) * "Klaver tuleb külla 10 - pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Villu Kangur
Villu Kangur (born 27 November 1957 in Pärnu) is an Estonian actor, poet, translator and scenarist. 1982-1992 he worked at Estonian State Youth Theatre. 1993-2002 he was an editor at the newspaper ''Eesti Ekspress''. He has written song texts, libretos and screenwritings for musicals, operas and films. In 2018 he was awarded with Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White Star is bestowed on Estonia Estonia, formally the Republic of Estonia, is a country by the Baltic ..., V class. Filmography * 1993 "Salmonid" (television series; scenarist) * 2005 "Hajameelselt abielus" (television series; scenarist) * 2010, 2019 "ENSV" (television series; scenarist; role: doctor) * 2014 "A ja B" (television series; scenarist) * 2015 "Mustad lesed" (television series; role et, antiigikaupmees) * 2018 "Põrgu Jaan" (feature film; role: Jakub) References { ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tõnis Mägi
Tõnis Mägi (born 18 November 1948 in Tallinn) is an Estonian singer, guitarist, composer and actor. He is one of the most influential and remarkable names in Estonian rock music of the past 40 years. More recently, he is known for his political activity in support of the right-wing populist and national-conservative Conservative People's Party of Estonia as well as vaccine hesitancy. Early life He grew up in a musical family and became interested in music during his early childhood. While attending in the Tallinn 22nd High School (now Jakob Westholm Gymnasium) he started performing as the choir's soloist in the early grades. After learning to play guitar, Mägi started his musician career as a guitarist in school bands Juuniorid (1965) and Rütmikud (1966). After serving in the compulsory Soviet Army he became the vocalist of Baltika. Later he sang in the bands Kärjed, Laine, Muusik Seif, 777 and Ultima Thule. Career In the 1970s and 1980s, Mägi gained popularity not on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Kriik
Apelsin (Estonian for ''Orange'') was an Estonian band created in 1974 by Tõnu Aare. Their lyrics are in the Estonian and Russian languages. During the Soviet era their LP albums were issued by the Soviet music monopoly ''Melodiya''. The Russian name of the band was ''Апельсин''. In both Estonian and Russian, the band's name means ''orange (fruit)''. Many songs and much of the music of the band are satirical.History of the Soviet Rock Music: Apelsin Members The original lineup consisted of Tõnu Aare, Ants Nuut, Harry Kõrvits and Jaan Arder. In 1975, Gunnar Kriik, and[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heini Vaikmaa
Heini Vaikmaa (born 5 July 1958) is an Estonian musician and composer. He was the founder of the band Mahavok. With Mahavok he participated in Eesti Laul 2010 Estonia participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Siren" written by Robin Juhkental. The song was performed by Malcolm Lincoln and Manpower 4. The Estonian broadcaster Eesti Rahvusringhääling (ERR) organised the national .... Works * Rock opera "Hing ja iha" * Rock opera "Võti paradiisi" References {{DEFAULTSORT:Vaikmaa, Heini Living people 1958 births 20th-century Estonian composers 21st-century Estonian composers Estonian rock guitarists Estonian rock musicians ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Madis
Karl Madis (born 1959 in Tallinn) is an Estonian singer. In 1984 he graduated from Georg Ots Tallinn Music School in saxophone speciality. He has been a singer for several bands, including Mahavok and Karavan Karavan ( ) was a hard rock band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997. The band was founded by former Awaz lead guitarist Asad Ahmed with bassist Sameer Ahmed, who were soon joined by drummer Allan Smith and vocalist Najam Sheraz. .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Madis, Karl Living people 1959 births 20th-century Estonian male singers Estonian pop singers 21st-century Estonian male singers Singers from Tallinn Tallinn Georg Ots Music School alumni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedvig Hanson
Hedvig Hanson (born 22 April 1975 in Tartu) is an Estonian jazz vocalist. In 1993, she won the music Eesti Televisioon (ETV) singing competition '' Kaks takti ette''. Hedvig Hanson's mother is singer Novella Hanson and her father is actor and singer Tõnu Kilgas. Her half-sister is actress Piret Krumm. Hanson's paternal grandparents were actors Ellen Kaarma and Lembit Mägedi. Albums * 1997 "Love for sale" – Kaljuste Music Productions * 2000 "Let me love you" – BIO Management * 2001 "Tule mu juurde" – MT Holding * 2003 "What colour is love" – Emarcy / Universal * 2004 "Nii õrn on öö" – MT Holding Ltd. * 2005 "You bring me joy" – Universal * 2006 "Ema laulud" – Music Maker OÜ * 2008 "Kohtumistund" – Music Maker OÜ * 2009 "Armastuslaulud" – Music Maker OÜ * 2011 "Tants kestab veel" – Music Maker OÜ * 2013 "Esmahetked" – Music Maker OÜ * 2015 "Ilus elu" – Music Maker OÜ * 2017 "Talvine soojus" – Music Maker OÜ Awards *Eesti Raadio Award, Mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivo Linna
Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer. Eurovision Song Contest and Eesti Laul He represented Estonia alongside Maarja Liis Ilus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 in Oslo with the song " Kaelakee Hääl" (The Sound of a Necklace) which finished 5th at the contest. He competed in Eesti Laul 2017 with the song "Suur Loterii" (Big Lottery). The song won its semi final, but came fifth of ten entries in the final round. Together with his son Robert Linna and the Estonian band Supernova, Ivo participated in Eesti Laul 2021 with the song "Ma Olen Siin" (I'm Here). The song finished in eleventh place of the twelve entries in the final round. Personal life Linna was married to , and he is the father of singer Robert Linna. In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star The Order of the White Star ( et, Valgetähe teenetemärk; french: Ordre de l'Etoile Blanche) was instituted in 1936. The Order of the White S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
