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'''Sandra Nurmsalu''' (born 6 December 1988)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://php.allstarz.ee/index.php?tegevus=detsember|title=Artistide sünnipäevad (Birthdays of artists)|publisher=Allstarz.ee http://php.allstarz.ee|language=Estonian|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> is an [[Estonia]]n singer, violinist and current lead singer of the band [[Urban Symphony]]. Urban Symphony represented [[Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009|Estonia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2009]] on May 16. Nurmsalu sang the lead for the Eurovision entry song "[[Rändajad]]".<ref>http://www.digitaljournal.com/image/51252</ref> It qualified from the second semi-final and finished at 6th place.
'''Sandra Nurmsalu''' (born 6 December 1988)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://php.allstarz.ee/index.php?tegevus=detsember|title=Artistide sünnipäevad (Birthdays of artists)|publisher=Allstarz.ee http://php.allstarz.ee|language=Estonian|accessdate=13 January 2010}}</ref> is an [[Estonia]]n singer, violinist and current lead singer of the band [[Urban Symphony]]. Urban Symphony represented [[Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009|Estonia]] in the [[Eurovision Song Contest 2009]] on May 16. Nurmsalu sang the lead for the Eurovision entry song "[[Rändajad]]".<ref>http://www.digitaljournal.com/image/51252</ref> It qualified from the second semi-final and finished at 6th place.


She became known through the biennial youth soloist competition ''[[2 takti ette]]'', held biennially by the [[Eesti Televisioon]] and broadcast nationwide where she finished in 4th place.<ref>http://etv.err.ee/arhiiv.php?id=96760</ref> Since taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest, she has gained a considerable fan base in Europe. Nurmsalu had previously been a part of Estonian folk group Pillipiigad for seven years and Virre for three.
She became known through the youth soloist competition ''[[2 takti ette]]'', held biennially by the [[Eesti Televisioon]] and broadcast nationwide where she finished in 4th place.<ref>http://etv.err.ee/arhiiv.php?id=96760</ref> Since taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest, she has gained a considerable fan base in Europe. Nurmsalu had previously been a part of Estonian folk group Pillipiigad for seven years and Virre for three.


Nurmsalu was raised in [[Alavere, Harju County|Alavere]] village, [[Harju County]]. She made her first musical steps in the music school of [[Kose]]. She is currently a resident of the village.
Nurmsalu was raised in [[Alavere, Harju County|Alavere]] village, [[Harju County]]. She made her first musical steps in the music school of [[Kose]]. She is currently a resident of the village.
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On March 11th, 2010 it was confirmed that Sandra was pregnant with her first child, a girl, to whom she gave birth on the 26 July 2010. Tarmo Kask is the father.<ref>http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/03/palju-onne-sandra.html</ref><ref>http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/palju-onne-sandra.html</ref>
On March 11th, 2010 it was confirmed that Sandra was pregnant with her first child, a girl, to whom she gave birth on the 26 July 2010. Tarmo Kask is the father.<ref>http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/03/palju-onne-sandra.html</ref><ref>http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/palju-onne-sandra.html</ref>


On July 30, 2012 she had her comeback with the release of the single Sel Teel, featuring [[Sinine]].
On July 30, 2012 Sandra returned to her singing career by featuring on the single "Sel Teel" from the Estonian act [[Sinine]].<ref>http://www.sinine.org/</ref>

In October 2012, Sandra went on tour alongside many other Estonian artists to celebrate 100 years of Estonian film and music, performing concerts at venues in [[Tallinn]], [[Pärnu]] and [[Tartu]].<ref>http://www.filmimuusika.planet.ee/</ref>

In late 2012, Sandra announced her own concert named "Rändajad" after her first popular single with the group [[Urban Symphony]]. The tour would play at venues around the [[Harju County]] which she grew up in, including her home town of [[Alavere]].


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 02:58, 6 November 2012

Sandra Nurmsalu
Sandra Nurmsalu (2009)
Sandra Nurmsalu (2009)
Background information
Born (1988-12-06) 6 December 1988 (age 35)
Alavere, Estonia
GenresPop
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals, Violin
Years active2004–present

Sandra Nurmsalu (born 6 December 1988)[1] is an Estonian singer, violinist and current lead singer of the band Urban Symphony. Urban Symphony represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009 on May 16. Nurmsalu sang the lead for the Eurovision entry song "Rändajad".[2] It qualified from the second semi-final and finished at 6th place.

She became known through the youth soloist competition 2 takti ette, held biennially by the Eesti Televisioon and broadcast nationwide where she finished in 4th place.[3] Since taking part in the Eurovision Song Contest, she has gained a considerable fan base in Europe. Nurmsalu had previously been a part of Estonian folk group Pillipiigad for seven years and Virre for three.

Nurmsalu was raised in Alavere village, Harju County. She made her first musical steps in the music school of Kose. She is currently a resident of the village.

Nurmsalu also performed on the reality-competition gameshow Eesti otsib superstaari (part of the Idol series). Each contestant had to choose an Estonian singer to perform a duet with. Contestant Ott Lepland, later winner of the contest, choose Nurmsalu to perform "Rändajad".[4]

On March 11th, 2010 it was confirmed that Sandra was pregnant with her first child, a girl, to whom she gave birth on the 26 July 2010. Tarmo Kask is the father.[5][6]

On July 30, 2012 Sandra returned to her singing career by featuring on the single "Sel Teel" from the Estonian act Sinine.[7]

In October 2012, Sandra went on tour alongside many other Estonian artists to celebrate 100 years of Estonian film and music, performing concerts at venues in Tallinn, Pärnu and Tartu.[8]

In late 2012, Sandra announced her own concert named "Rändajad" after her first popular single with the group Urban Symphony. The tour would play at venues around the Harju County which she grew up in, including her home town of Alavere.

References

  1. ^ "Artistide sünnipäevad (Birthdays of artists)" (in Estonian). Allstarz.ee http://php.allstarz.ee. Retrieved 13 January 2010. {{cite web}}: External link in |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ http://www.digitaljournal.com/image/51252
  3. ^ http://etv.err.ee/arhiiv.php?id=96760
  4. ^ http://www.urbansymphony.eu/
  5. ^ http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/03/palju-onne-sandra.html
  6. ^ http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/palju-onne-sandra.html
  7. ^ http://www.sinine.org/
  8. ^ http://www.filmimuusika.planet.ee/

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest
2009
(as par of Urban Symphony) 		Succeeded by

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