Oprah shows snippets of different artists that have competed in the Eurovision song contest since it began.
Julio Iglesias, ABBA, Celine Dion, Charlotte Perrelli, Rodolfo Chikilicuatre, Laka, Ani Lorak, Andy Abraham, Vlad Mirita, Kalomoira, Sakis Rouvas, Elena Gheorghe, Alexander Rybak, Dima Bilan and others.
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"The first ever (and only, so far) winner of the Eurovision Song Contest for Greece, Helena Paparizou is about to start recordings for her international album.[..]
At the moment she is touring Greece giving concerts along with Manos Pirovolakis."
"The pressure of the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest and the treatment Kalomira had from the Greek media and press before and after Belgrade seems to be the main reason for her trip back to her family in New York. This is what we get from her father's statement in an interview in Downtown magazine.
Kalomira was mistreated and wasn't paid for her promo activities he said but at the end he leaves an opening for his daughter to come back in Greece in August. The news come as a shock since it is weird how a young artist who reached almost the top in Eurovision and applauded (afterwards) in Greece, stops everything. At the moment Kalomira is in New York close to her family, especially her sister who gave birth to her first child."
Money Ain't the Key (feat Lisa-Lee)
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CD: Secret Combination: The Album
More songs from the new album here
Kalomoira's 4th CD entitled "Secret Combination : The Album" has been released.
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CD Cover Last Page
The new album has 12 songs:
1: SECRET COMBINATION
2: ΣΤΟ ΔΙΚΟ ΜΟΥ ΡΥΘΜΟ
3: ALL THAT I NEED
4: FALL TO YOU
5: Σ' ΑΓΑΠΩ
6: ΚΑΘΕ ΦΟΡΑ
7: MONEY AIN'T THE KEY Featuring LISA LEE - listen
8: ΥΠΑΡΧΟΥΝ ΩΡΕΣ feat. Peter_D from MASTER TEMPO
9: ΣΤΟ ΕΙΠΑ ΧΙΛΙΑΔΕΣ ΦΟΡΕΣ
10:ΒΡΑΔΙΑΖΕΙ
11:ΗΟΤ
12:SECRET COMBINATION (Master Tempo Mix)
source:kalomoira.net
Kalomoira's "Secret Combination" has hit the UK top 40 chart mid-week at No.33 (peak) download sales.
The slick performance had confirmed Greece's superb result for a competition, which is deeply revered in that part of the Mediterranean - fetching approval ratings of 76% of Greeks who tuned in.
Kalomoira took the lead from the start. She admitted to experiencing all sorts of emotions herself - thinking she was on her way to a win, but gradually witnessed Greece dropping below Russia - after I saw us 'lagging 20 points behind Dima I ruled out the victory!'
Greece netted 218 points in total - with the the full marks coming from Romania, San Marino, Albania and Germany.
The UK 12-pointer to Greece, confirmed the British opinion of her as a cute, charming yet also fiesty, charismatic performer.
The "Secret Combination" had proved a hit with the listener, which has retained the No.1 favourite tune on the LGR TOP 20 Chart for a third consecutive week, on London’s definitive Greek chart run-down.
Kalomoira had thanked the loyally obedient fan for their overwhelming generosity in supporting Greece's initiative. "Thank you so much for being so sweet and for giving out your positive energy!"
source:London Greek Radio
photo:kalomoira.net
Kalomoira live in 2008 Eurovision Song Contest Final - 3rd place
Well done Kalomoira!!
Kalomoira performed "Secret Combination" in the 1st Semi Final for the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 and she has qualified for the final.
Greece was drawn 21st in the Final.
esctoday.com reports:
A potential staging problem has emerged after the stage production team realised that the props for the performances of Russia and Greece were too large and complex to switch in the 30 second gap between performances. After a round of heated debate, both sides are working against the clock to make changes to their props.
A spokesperson for the Greek delegation confirmed that there would be no movement of the commercial break to faciliate the movement of the two countries props. Neither country was prepared to accept the possibility. The problem seems to be that both performances have large and heavy props, and there is only one door to the stage for prop changes, as opposed to two or more in recent years. As a result, the switch-over between the two countries is taking longer than the time allowed.
The Greek delegation have adapted the giant book that turns into a heart, adding wheels to speed the movement of it to and from the stage. They are also looking to make the prop lighter in order to make sure everything is done during the alloted time period.
So far, we are informed that the Russians have agreed to look at changes to their props, but that no changes have been offered. They rejected the request to remove the ladder prop and are said to be very unhappy at the situation, although it has been strongly denied by both countries and the EBU that they threatened at any point to withdraw from the competition.
Kalomoira's promo tour in Azerbaijan and Romania from ET1 news.
Kalomoira singing and dancing a Greek song at "O data-n viata" show at TVR1
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Watch Kalomoira at "Razvan & Dani" show
Watch Kalomoira at "Tonomatul DP2"
Watch Kalomoira at "TEO live show"
Kalomoira at "TEO live show" at Prima TV - interview
Kalomoira - "Secret Combination" at TEO live show
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Watch Kalomoira at "Razvan & Dani" show
Watch Kalomoira at "Tonomatul DP2"
Watch Kalomoira at "O data-n viata" show
Kalomoira at "Razvan & Dani" show with "Secret Combination"
Kalomoira at "Razvan & Dani" show - interview
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Watch Kalomoira at "Tonomatul DP2"
Watch Kalomoira at "TEO live show"
Watch Kalomoira at "O data-n viata" show
Kalomoira and her song "Secret Combination" were warmly welcomed in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, where the Greek delegation will be staying until Sunday.
The people of Romania have a particular soft spot for the Greek music, as it is widely heard on radio, clubs and mysic shows...
Kalomoira and the Greek delegation were warmly welcomed in Bucharest, where they have been there since Thursday evening.
Teeming with TV shows, the Romanian television hosted Kalomoira in almost all tv channels, both the state-run television and the private ones.
Starting as early as 8am on Friday, Kalomoira performed this year's Greek ESC entry "Secret Combination" at the morning tv show "Neatza cu Razvan si Dani" and the popular "Tonomatul DP2." She then gave a Press conference.
Her agenda also included an appearance at the "Teo live show," where Greece's representative performed in front of several ESC fans. However, it was her participation in the night show "O data in viata," by far the most popular show of the Romanian television, that was a great success, as guests had really packed both the studio and the surrounding place.
In fact, wearing T-shirts with the Greek delegation's logo on, the people not only gave their warmest applause to the Greek pop singer, but they went really mad when she started singing Greek songs!
On Saturday morning, Kalomoira gave interviews to two radio stations, while later on she met with Nico and Vlad Mirita, Romania's 2008 ESC entrants.
Watch Kalomoira at "Razvan & Dani" show
Watch Kalomoira at "Tonomatul DP2"
Watch Kalomoira at "TEO live show"
Watch Kalomoira at "O data-n viata" show
Eurovision.ert.gr reports:
Upon the completion of the video clip of "Secret Combination", the first two legs of Kalomoira's promo tour have been decided.
The Greek performer will be visiting Azerbaijan from 22 to 26 March, and Bucharest, Romania from 27 to 30 March.
The Azerbaijani and Romanian entrants have already visited Greece. Invited as guests to the Greek national final, they presented their songs.
Kalomoira is expected to appear in television shows, give interviews and unveil her... secret combination to the ESC fans of the two countries. And this is just the beginning, as the rest legs of her promo tour are to be announced shortly.
At the end of the spectacular show, Greece decided that Kalomoira will represent her country in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest with Secret combination, a song written by Poseidonas Giannopoulos and Kostas Pantzis.
New York born Kalomoira Saranti, is 22 years old. She was the winner in the popular talent show Fame Story in 2004.
Her debut album, Kalomoira, went gold. Kalomoira is a very familiar face to the Greek audiences as she appeared in Lampsi, one of the longest running local soap operas, before moving on to co-host morning shows. Her next release was Paizeis in 2005, followed by I Kalomoira paei cinema (Kalomoira goes to the movies) where she sang popular all time Greek cinema classics.
Kalomoira - Secret Combination
source:esctoday.com;
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Kalomira - Secret Combination
Lyrics "Secret Combination"
Can you see it? Can you see it,
you have to discover me.
What goes wrong when I am crying,
or what I want when I'm smiling.
Can you feel it? Can you feel it,
that I'm not a little girl,
you're misunderstanding my way,
and all the roles that I like to play.
My secret combination,
it's a mystery for you.Use your imagination,
I'm not easy but I'm true!
My secret combination.Boy you have to try it hard,
to win a destination,in the center of my heart!
An open book, an open book,well, I'm sorry, I am not!
Sometimes I'm acting like a lady,
sometimes woman, sometimes baby!
Do you like the song? Do you like Kalomoira? I love her, but I like Martakis too!
related: Kalomoira with Secret Combination to Belgrad
