Safura Alizadeh
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_cropped.jpg) Safura in Oslo, 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Safura Alizadeh |
| Born | 20 September 1992 |
| Origin | Azerbaijan |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 2009-present |
| Labels | Alive Records |
| Associated acts | Colby O'Donis |
| Website | Safura Music |
Safura Alizadeh (Azerbaijani: Səfurə Əlizadə; born: 20 September 1992; Baku, Azerbaijan) is an Azerbaijani singer and saxophonist. Alizadeh took part in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, where she brought Azerbaijan on 5th place, with song "Drip Drop". She later released her debut album It's My War, which made its way into several European countries. Her second debut single "March On" was released in September.
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[edit] Early life
Safura Alizadeh's father is a professional painter and her mother is a pianist and a fashion designer. Alizadeh began singing when she was very young and made her first stage appearance at age 6. In the course of her career, she sang in children's bands Sharg Ulduzlari and Bulbullar. Alizadeh took up violin lessons at the Baku Musical School No 2 but later also learned to play the piano and the saxophone. She became the winner of the national contest Yeni Ulduz (Season 8).[1] Since the eighth grade Safura has been studying at the school no. 23 in Baku.[2]
Safura's saxophone playing was praised by composer Farhad Badalbeyli, who described it as brilliant.[3]
[edit] Eurovision Song Contest 2010
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On 2 March 2010, Alizadeh won the Azerbaijani national final decided by jury and represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, which was held in Oslo, Norway. Alizadeh performed at the contest with the song "Drip Drop", written by Anders Bagge, Stefan Örn and Sandra Bjurman.[4] Shortly after she performed on the concert in Ukraine and exchanged wishes with Ukrainian performer Vasyl Lazarovych.[5] The video for the song was directed by a well known film director Rupert Wainwright, and choreographed by JaQuel Knight, who worked with Beyoncé and Britney Spears. Knight also designed the choreography of Safura's stage performance in Oslo.[6]
On 1 May 2010, Safura began her promotional tour, and visited Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, and Sweden.[7] On 24 May she visited joint Ukraine—Germany party, attended by Alyosha and Lena Meyer-Landrut. After Meyer-Landrut's performance Safura gave a native Azerbaijani mat for Alyosha and an ancient horse shoe for luck to Lena.[8]
After performing in the Semi-Final of the Eurovision on 27 May 2010 she qualified for the final two days later, where she came in fifth.[9] On May 28, Safura took part in the celebration of Azerbaijan's Republic Day and performed on stage of Eurovision Village.
[edit] After Eurovision
The singer performed at the gala hands in Poland in Bydgoszcz Hit Festival with the song Drip Drop. She was placed 5th. She was official spokesperson of televotes for Azerbaijan in Eurovision Song Contest 2011.[10]
[edit] Discography
Safura has signed a five-year contract with the Swedish record company Euteria. Her first album, titled It's My War, was released on 18 June 2010, and had a success around Europe. "Drip Drop" was the first single released from It's My War.[11] The second single to be released from It's My War was confirmed to be March On, which is set to be released on August 20.
[edit] Albums
- It's My War (2010)
[edit] Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||
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| UK | AUT | GER | SWE | NOR | BEL (FLA) | |||
| 2010 | "Drip Drop" | 181 | 41 | 26 | 40 | 15 | 38 | It's My War |
| "March On" | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2011 | "Paradise" | — | — | — | — | — | — | TBA |
| 2011 | "Alive[disambiguation needed  ]" |
— | — | — | — | — | — | TBA |
[edit] References
- ^ Slim, Jarmo (2 March 2010). "Azerbaijan picks Safura for Oslo, but no song yet!". eurovision.tv. http://www.eurovision.tv/page/news?id=9803&_t=Azerbaijan+picks+Safura+for+Oslo%2C+but+no+song+yet!. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ (Azerbaijani)"Səfurə Əlizadə". Az.Eurovision. 22 March 2010. http://az.eurovisionaz.com/news/safur_lizad/2010-03-22-17. Retrieved 1 June 2010.
- ^ "Azerbaijan waking up to Eurovision". News.az. 8 April 2010. http://www.news.az/articles/12869. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
- ^ Hondal, Victor (18 March 2010). "Safura to sing Drip drop in Oslo". esctoday.com. http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/15404. Retrieved 18 March 2010.
- ^ Safura Alizadeh's Promo Tour Started. Day.az. 1 May 2010.
- ^ Eurovision Song Contest Oslo 2010. Azerbaijan: Video of Drip drop released
- ^ Vüqarlı, Vüqar. Safura Alizadeh's Promo Tour Started. Day.az. 1 May 2010.
- ^ "Safura visited joint party of Ukraine and Germany". Today.az. 25 May 2010. http://www.today.az/news/entertainment/68594.html. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Guardian.co.uk. Eurovision 2010: Liveblogged
- ^ "Ruslana to announce the Ukrainian votes". http://www.esctoday.com/news/read/17422. Retrieved 15 May 2011.
- ^ Gashimova, E. "Сафура Ализаде выпустила свой сольный альбом". vesti.az. http://www.vesti.az/news.php?id=43060. Retrieved 8 August 2010. (Russian)
[edit] External links
- Safura Alizadeh – Azerbaijani entry to the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway
- Drip Drop – Official Eurosong of Safura Alizadeh at Eurovision Song Contest 2010
- Eldar & Nigar - New Azerbaijani entry to the Eurovision Song Contest in Düsseldorf, Germany
- Safura's address on the National Day of Norway
- Safura's page on Zaphire Group website
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| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Aysel and Arash with Always |
Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 |
Succeeded by Nigar and Eldar with Running Scared |
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