Sandra Nurmsalu
Sandra Nurmsalu | |
|---|---|
 Sandra Nurmsalu (2009) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 6 December 1988 Alavere, Estonia |
| Genres | Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, Violin |
| Years active | 2004–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
- ^ "Artistide sünnipäevad (Birthdays of artists)" (in Estonian). Allstarz.ee http://php.allstarz.ee. Retrieved 13 January 2010.
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- ^ http://etv.err.ee/arhiiv.php?id=96760
- ^ http://www.urbansymphony.eu/
- ^ http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/03/palju-onne-sandra.html
- ^ http://moonwalkstudio.blogspot.com/2010/08/palju-onne-sandra.html
- ^ http://www.sinine.org/
- ^ http://www.filmimuusika.planet.ee/
External links
Media related to Sandra Nurmsalu at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
- Sandra Nurmsalu – Velvetiin on YouTube
- Sandra Nurmsalu – Mad World on YouTube
- Sandra Nurmsalu – Minu Kodu on YouTube
- Sandra Nurmsalu at IMDb
