#ESC2016: EESTI LAUL PARTICIPANTS REVEALED

The line-up for Estonia's national final was revealed last week and below you can see the participants. Tanja returns as part of La La Ladies! The songs will be released soon.. Stay tuned for some reviews.

Semi-final 1 –13th  February 

1. The Jingles – Love a Little Bit
2. Würffel – I’m Facing North
3. Mick Pedaja – Seis
4. Indrek Ventmann – Hispaania tüdruk
5. Cartoon feat. Kristel Aaslaid – Immortality
6. Kéa – Lonely Boy
7. Kati Laev – Kaugel sinust
8. Zebra Island – How Many Times
9. Laura – Supersonic
10. Windy Beach – Salty Wounds

Semi-final 2 – 20th February 

1. Go Away Bird – Sally
2. Jüri Pootsmann – Play
3. Meisterjaan – Parmupillihullus
4. I Wear* Experiment – Patience
5. Púr Múdd – Meet Halfway
6. Grete Paia – Stories Untold
7. Põhja-Tallinn – Ei ole mul olla
8. Anett Kulbin – Strong
9. Gertu Pabbo – Miljon korda
10. La La Ladies – Unikaalne

NuVidz: Softengine, Samira Said, Tanja, Nicole Scherzinger!

Yellow House is Softengine's latest single. A fantastic song - it's very similar to their Eurovision entry, which is noticeably Finland's best placing since 2006. This song could become a massive hit. Morocco have only entered Eurovision once, and that was in 1980 with Samira Said. She came 2nd to last, but this never affected her career. Samira has become a leading recording star of the Arab world. Her most recent song is Elly Benna. Despite being dubbed the dark horse of the competition, Tanja only managed to achieve 12th position in the semi-final. She released an acoustic and this blogger adores it. Amazing! Finally, we have a new song from the lovely Nicole Scherzinger! Your Love is slightly different from her usual style but very enjoyable nevertheless. It was filmed in Malibu!

Introducing 2014: Estonia!

My little introduction series starts with Estonia...

This years Estonian representative was selected through Eesti Laul, once again, where ten acts qualified for the grand final on 1st March. My favourite was Sandra Nurmsalu with Kui tuuled pöörduvad - although she only came 5th. Instead Tanja won with Amazing. Tanja Mihhailova is a 33 year-old singer who has been a member of several bands throughout her career. She's also appeared in a few Estonian TV shows.

The song she'll represent Estonia with in Copenhagen is amazing! One of the best songs this year... it's modern and catchy! The choreography in the national final has been criticized, as some people are saying she's copying Loreen. I don't agree with that. I wonder if she'll use this choreography in Copenhagen? Probably as it makes the performance more memorable.. Tanja is a fantastic vocalists - how does she hit those notes when being swung in the air? Chances at Eurovision? It'll probably qualify but then who knows...

Estonia: Tanja wins Eesti Laul!

Great! Tanja has won Eesti Laul! I wanted Sandra, like almost everyone else, although I'm still content with Tanja. Her song is amazing although I think they need to re-work the stage performance... Tanja won 53% of the public vote in the superfinal - and The Super Hot Cosmos Blues Band came 2nd, respectively. Enjoy!

Estonia: Eesti Laul final tonight!

Ten acts are in the running to represent Estonia. The line-up isn't great but there are three songs that I really like - and these come from Sandra, Tanja and Lenna. Sandra Nurmsalu is without a doubt the fan favourite to win.

Lenna is also a strong contender - she's participated in Eesti Laul on numerous occasions and even represneted Switzerland in 2005, as part of Vanilla Ninja where they came 8th. This blogger wants Sandra to win. Her song is unique and beautiful.. plus she has a great draw!! It'll be a great show as these clows are the interval act I think. Here are the Estonian hopefuls:

1. Brigita Murutar - Laule täis taevakaar
2. Traffic – Für Elise
3. Norman Salumäe – Search
4. Wilhelm – Resignal
5. Lenna – Supernoova
6. Super Hot Cosmos Blues Band – Maybe Maybe
7. Maiken - Siin või sealpool maad
8. Kõrsikud – Tule ja jää
9. Tanja – Amazing
10. Sandra Nurmsalu - Kui tuuled pöörduvad

Estonia: Final line-up revealed!

Eesti Laul is one of my favourite selections and the line-up is incredibly strong this year, too. Anyway, we now have our finalists who qualified through their respective semi finals. Here are the list of finalists:

• Traffic – Für Elise
• Maiken - Siin või sealpool maad
• Sandra Nurmsalu - Kui tuuled pöörduvad
• Norman Salumäe – Search
• Brigita Murutar - Laule täis taevakaar
• Tanja – Amazing
• Wilhelm – Resignal
• Super Hot Cosmos Blues Band – Maybe-Maybe
• Kõrsikud – Tule Ja Jää
• Lenna – Supernoova

Fingers crossed for Sandra Nurmsalu! She does seem the favourite - but I also like Lenna, Tanja and Traffic. Estonia will select their representative next weekend.