Citi Zēni (; ) is a Latvian

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band, consisting of six members. They represented

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with their single “ Eat Your Salad”.

History

Citi Zēni formed in March 2020 at a songwriting camp outside of

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. In 2021, the band released their debut album '' Suņi Iziet Ielās,'' which translates to ''Dogs Take To The Streets'' in English. In 2022, the band announced their bid for Supernova 2022, with the release of their new single " Eat Your Salad". The band qualified for the final and went on to win it on 12 February 2022. As a result, they represented

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and failed to qualify for the grand final. The band confirmed their return to Supernova in 2025 with their song "RAMTAI" and new member Toms Kursītis who replaced Roberts Memmēns.

Band members

*Jānis Pētersons – vocals *Dagnis Roziņš – vocals, saxophone *Reinis Višķeris – keyboards *Krišjānis Ozols – guitar *Toms Kursītis – bass (2024–present) *Toms Kagainis – drums *Roberts Memmēns – bass, vocals (2020–2024)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References

External links

* {{Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Latvian musical groups Musical groups established in 2020 2020 establishments in Latvia English-language musical groups from Latvia Eurovision Song Contest entrants