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About Gaitana
Dreadlocked and effortlessly cool, Gaitana's look is as distinctive as her voice. Born Gaita-Lurdes Klaverivna Essami on 24 March 1979 in the Russian Federation, she is a singer and songwriter. She is Russian with Mixed-race (primarily Black) ethnicity. Her pop music weaves in elements of jazz, funk, soul, and folk.
Gaitana represented Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. Her song "Be My Guest" earned her 15th place in the final. She is the third Eurovision contestant of African origin born in the former USSR. Today, at 47, she continues to perform and write, blending genres with a style all her own.
- BirthplaceRussian Federation
- EthnicityMixed-race (primarily Black)
Frequently asked
What is Gaitana's real name?
Her birth name is Gaita-Lurdes Klaverivna Essami, though she performs professionally as Gaitana.
How did Gaitana do at Eurovision?
She placed 15th in the final with her song "Be My Guest", representing Ukraine.
What genres does her music draw from?
Her pop style incorporates elements of jazz, funk, soul, and folk.
Did you know
- She is the third Eurovision contestant of African origin to be born in the former USSR.
- Her professional name, Gaitana, is a shortened form of her birth name.
- She was born in the Russian Federation and later represented Ukraine at Eurovision.
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