Afro-Ukrainian singer to represent Ukraine in Eurovision-2012 -PHOTO
A singer by the name of Gaitana won a right to represent Ukraine in Eurovision-2012. She performed “Be my guest†song in the national final and won 41 points. Gaitana will perform this song also in Baku.
Gaitana’s real name is Gaitana Essami. 32 years old artist is famous for her Afro-Ukrainian voice. She can be claimed a pioneer in the Ukrainian R&B.
Main guests of the national final were France’s Eurovision-2012 representatives Anggun and Ukraine’s Eurovision-2010 representative Alyosha. A special video tape on Azerbaijan’s victory was shown at the event. The video tape covered the performance of winners Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamalzade in Düsseldorf, presentation of symbolic key, logo and slogan in Buta Palace. It was noted that Azerbaijan will host this year’s contest and the 57th Eurovision Song Contest will take place under the slogan “Light your fireâ€.
Ukraine will compete in the Second Semi-Final of the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest, on May 24th in Baku.
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