The duo Ladaniva was internally selected to represent Armenia at Eurovision 2024 in Malmö. Now the duo released their participating song “Jako’
In a recent announcement, Armenian broadcaster AMPTV revealed that Ladaniva has been selected to represent the country at the Eurovision Song Contest 2024, scheduled for May.
Adding to the anticipation, it has been confirmed that Ladaniva will present “Jako” on the Eurovision stage. This exciting news coincides with the release of the official music video for “Jako,” providing fans with a glimpse into what promises to be a captivating performance at the upcoming Eurovision event.
“Jako” was written by Ladaniva themselves along with Audrey Leclercq.
Ladaniva is set to participate alongside 15 other acts in Semi-final 2, scheduled for May 9th, at the Eurovision Song Contest. With Armenia’s recent string of successful qualifications maintained by Rosa Linn and Brunette, Ladaniva aspires to uphold this tradition and secure Armenia’s progression to the next stage of the competition.
About Ladaniva
Ladaniva, a world music duo formed in 2019, comprises Armenian vocalist Jaklin Baghdasaryan and French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas. The duo’s moniker pays homage to the iconic off-road SUV, the Lada Niva, reflecting their eclectic and adventurous musical style.
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Jaklin Baghdasaryan, (birthday April 22, 1997), hails from Yeghegnadzor, Armenia. Her upbringing took her to Minsk, Belarus, before relocating to France with her mother in 2014.
Louis Thomas, (birthday January 22, 1987), was raised in Lille, France. Growing up immersed in a rich musical environment, he developed a deep passion for music from an early age.
Both Baghdasaryan and Thomas pursued formal music education at the Conservatoire de Lille in France. It was here, in 2018, that they crossed paths and began their musical journey together.
In 2020, Ladaniva made their mark with the release of their first two music videos, “Vay Aman” and “Zepyuri Nman,” gaining significant traction amidst the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their video for the track “Kef Chilini” garnered immense attention, amassing over 18 million views within the initial months of its release.
The momentum continued in the following year, as they unveiled their debut self-titled album, which was both produced and distributed by PIAS, further solidifying their position in the music industry.
In addition to their singles and album, Ladaniva received acclaim in 2022, securing a Music Moves Europe Award from the Public Choice Award.
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