Maian Kärmas
Maian-Anna Kärmas(born Maian-Anna Kärmas, 25 February 1978 inTallinn)[1]is an Estonian singer, songwriter, and journalist.
Kärmas had her debut as a soloist in 1995 atKaks takti ette,a contest for debutant singers, organized byEesti Televisioon(ETV). She placed 2nd, losing to Tiiu Tulp.
In 1998, Kärmas participated inEurolaul,the Estonian national final for theEurovision Song Contest,where she provided backing vocals for "Unistus igavesest päevast", sung byEvelin Samuel.The year after she did the same and also wrote lyrics for "Diamond of Night"that went on to represent Estonia at the Eurovision, held inJerusalem.Kärmas has been a regular in Eurolaul ever since, for her varied skills either as a songwriter, sololist or backing singer.
In 2001, together withIvar Mustcomposed "Everybody",performed byTanel Padar,Dave Bentonand2XL,which won theEurovision Song Contest 2001being the first victory of Estonia in the contest. The same year she was cast in the Estonian original production ofLes Misérablesas factory girl, prostitute, beggar etc.
In 2003 she released her debut solo albumTuigutuledof self-penned material and toured Estonia with concerts.Õnneleid,the second solo album of hers was released in 2010 andSõnalõimijad,her 3rd studio album in 2014.
Maian Kärmas is also a presenter and editor at the radio programmes of theEstonian National Broadcasting.It was revealed on 10 November 2017 that Kärmas had co-wrote the lyrics for a song that will compete inEesti Laul 2018,the Estonian national selection for theEurovision Song Contest 2018,the song beingShow A Little LovebyRolf Roosalu.[2]
In 2017, she was involved with the 12th Estonian Youth Song and Dance Celebration,XII noorte laulu- ja tantsupidu,as a script editor and composer/lyricist of the Dance Festival "I WIll Stay".
References
[edit]- ^"Maian Kärmas:" Võidutunne ei ole tänaseni kohale jõudnud. ""(in Estonian).Õhtuleht.Retrieved27 January2023.
- ^"Räppi, poppi ja klassikat: Eesti Laul 2018 poolfinalistid on selgunud!".menu.err.ee.Eesti Laul. 10 November 2017.Retrieved11 November2017.
External links
[edit]- Maian Kärmasdiscography atMusicBrainz
- Maian-Anna KärmasatIMDb
| International | |
|---|---|
| Artists | |
