Elitsa Todorova seriously injured during rehearsal

The Bulgarian singer Elitsa Todorova (ESC 2007) survived by miracle Saturday, after hundreds of kilograms of iron crashed down, on top of her during a concert rehearsal.

A sudden storm had caused a scaffold from the concert's stage to crash down on performers and the technical team. Two other individuals have been injured, however, Elitsa's condition is the most serious one because the singer had sustained head trauma.

It is still unclear if the concert would take place as scheduled. According to reports, the wind in the area is becoming stronger and there is a possibility of cancelling it.

The company that has built the stage on the sand has not yet offered an explanation of the cause of the incident.


Hope she'll be ok soon!




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Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankulov become heroes in a comic book

Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankulov, the Bulgarian duet, which ranked fifth in the Eurovision contest in 2007, became comic book heroes.
Todorova herself came up with the idea for the story of the comic book, avtora.com said.

Her character would fight against dark forces. She restored the people and animals desire for love with rhythm, songs and dances.

A giant and a skilled hero, resembling Yankulov, help Todorova’s character fight against evil.
The comic book’s message was to keep Earth clean. Todorova and Yankulov would support the cause with their new song Zemya (Earth).

Japanese publishers were already interested in the comic book and planned to release it in Tokyo, avtora.com said.

Currently, Elitsa was writing the second part of the story.

It would be sold with a set of drumsticks, carrying Todorova and Yankulov’s signatures.

source:sofiaecho.com;

photo:elitsatodorova.com

Elitsa and Stoyan win the Crystal Lyre Award 2007

An annual award ceremony "The Crystal Lyre 2007" held earlier this month brought a victory to Elitsa & Stoyan, who represented Bulgaria in the 2007 Eurovision Song Contest in Helsinki.

The duet won in the category "Pop & Rock". This award is one of many received throughout the year by the duet, but many consider it the most important .

A week ago, Elitsa and Stoyan returned from their tour in Japan where they successfully presented their new single Earth together with a comic book entitled "The Elements", written by Daniel Atanasov. Both the the song and the comic book are part of the duo's environmental project which aims to raise awareness for the preservation of the planet.

You can download the song here

Elitsa & Stoyan EARTH

sources:esctoday.com;elitsatodorova.com;stoyankoulov.com
photo:elitsatodorova.com

Elitsa and Stoyan join African duo in an ethnic project

Bulgarian representatives at this year's Eurovision final Elitsa and Stoyan and an African drum duo presented their new joint ethno project in the framework of July Jazz Fest in the town of Smolyan.

"The composition, called "Meeting on Three Continents", combines Bulgarian folklore motifs with typical African ones", the soloist of the Bulgarian duo Elitsa explained.

There have been used several unknown for the Bulgarian audience percussion instruments - balafon, skin covered hand drum, called djembe and ngoni.

"We hope that we will be given the opportunity to promote the project before the tribe of our African colleagues in Burkina Faso," Elitsa said.

Some of the ethno project's compositions are planned to be included in an album.

source:Sofia News Agency

Elitsa & Stoyan in MAD Video Music Award in Athens

Elitsa and Stoyan triumphed for Bulgaria in the 52nd Eurovision Song Contest as they ranked 5th with their song entry Water a big time favourite this year.

Greece of course loved the song and therefore the duo arrive soon in Athens to attend and perform at the MAD Video Music Awards which will take place on June 25th.

One day after Elitsa and Stoyan will be back in Bulgaria to attend and perform at the Bulgarian MM Music Awards. Thanks to Elitsa & Stoyan Bulgaria will compete directly to the final next year for the first time.

Soon on oikotimes an interview with the Bulgarian duo.

source:oikotimes.com

Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yancoulov - Final Night - VIDEO

Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yancoulov who gave Bulgaria their highest position ever in the Eurovision Song Contest told local press that they feel the winners. Bulgaria ranked sixth in the semi final receiving a total of 146 points from 27 countries, and fifth in the final with 157 points from the same number of countries.

“Our song ranked fifth” Elitsa said “that is a great success for Bulgarian music and culture!” . Stoyan Yancoulov added “In Eurovision, votes are based on the country rather than the song” and he continued to state that the fact that Water was voted by many countries is a success in itself as it means that many people from different countries appreciated their music. When asked what was the secret of their success, Elitsa answered : “Being yourself instead of repeating something that has already been done is the key to success”.

Interview with Elitsa and Stoyan -VIDEO

Interview with Elitsa and Stoyan after the first semifinal rehearsal




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Bulgarian 2007 ESC entrants busy after grand success

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If you happen to be in Bulgaria these days, you might care to check one of the concerts of Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankoulov.

Just a stone's throw away from Turkey, the town Kardzhali will welcome the Eurovision stars on 21 June.


The mobs of international tourists will be able to enjoy Elitsa's magnificent voice and Stoyan's percussion virtuosity on Sunny Beach Black Sea resort on 22 June.

On 23 June, Elitsa and Stoyan go south to the village of Ravda, again on the Black-Sea coast, for their next concert. T

The tour closes in the capital city Sofia, where the duet will perform at a private party.

The interest in the percussionists has grown a lot after the Eurovision Contest abroad as well as in Bulgaria.

Elitsa and Stoyan plan to release their second indie album, which will include the 2007 Eurovision entry, the hit "Voda" / "Water". This will follow their first album "Drumboy".

Elitsa and Stoyan finished fifth at the Contest in Helsinki, a position Bulgaria had never reached before. The artists are very happy with the prestigious position.

Elitsa and Stoyan honoured by Bulgarian Parliament

from Sofia News Agency

The speaker of the Parliament awarded Friday Bulgaria's representatives at this year's Eurovision contest Elitsa Todorova and Stoyan Yankulov an honorary plaque.

The Speaker Georgi Pirinski thanked the duo for coming and congratulated them on the fact that they managed to make their fine, specific art part of the mass one without compromising.

The artists, who grabbed the fifth spot at the Eurovision's final, were invited by the Environment and Water Parliamentary Committee.

The ceremony was planned to take place on March 22, when the World Water Day is being marked, because Bulgaria's bid is called "Water".