Moldova reveals the 14 semi-finalists for O melodie pentru Europa!

Last week, Moldovan broadcaster TVM revealed that they had received 40 submissions for O melodie pentru Europa 2017. Consequently, all of the participants were then invited to the live auditions held on Saturday. Following the auditions, TRM selected 14 entries to proceed to the televised semi-final. The semi-final is scheduled to take place on 24th February with the final following a day later.

The 14 competing acts…

The fourteen competing acts are as follows. In addition, you can watch the auditions by the 14 semi-finalists using the embedded YouTube playlist below.

• Aurel Chirtoaca – “Dor de mama”
• Big Flash Sound – “Logic”
• Boris Covali – “Călător”
• Diana Brescan – “Breath”
• Emilia Russu -“If Only You”
• Ethno Republic & Surorile Osoianu – “Discover Moldova”
• Irina Kit – “Baby, Don’t Cry”
• Marks & Stefanet – “Join Us In The Rain”
• Nadia Moşneagu –”Never Give Up On Us”
• Sandy C – “A Beautiful World”
• Sunstroke Project – “Hey Mamma”
• THE ONE – “Dance”
• Valeria Paşa – “Freedom”
• Vozniuc feat. Vio Grecu – “Don’t Lie”

Constantin Cobilean was originally amongst the 14 finalists but was replaced by Nadia Mosneagu after it was discovered that Constantin’s entry Mama had been performed on Russia’s version of The X Factor back in 2015.

Sunstroke Project attempt a Eurovision return

Most notably amongst the semi-finalists is Sunstroke Project, representatives for Moldova in the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest. Alongside Olia Tira, they finished in 22nd place with eurodance anthem Run Away. Nevertheless, the band’s saxophonist became an internet phenomenon following the performance, becoming knows as the Epic Sax Guy! Also competing is Boris Covali who was runner up to Cristina Scarlat in the 2014 Moldovan selection.
After a run of three consecutive failures to qualify, Moldova will be hoping that 2017 will be the year they can turn it around..
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