Maimuna
| Maimuna | |
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| Birth name | Maimuna Amadu Murasjko |
| Born |
28 May 1980 Leningrad, Russian SFSR, USSR |
| Origin | Mogilev, Belarus |
| Genres | Pop, classical crossover |
| Occupation(s) | Violinist |
| Instruments | Violin, piano |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Associated acts | Uzari |
Maimuna Amadu Murasjko (Russian & Belarusian: Маймуна Амаду Мурашко; born 28 May 1980 in Saint Petersburg), known professionally as simply Maimuna, is a Russian-born Belarusian violinist who will represent Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 along with Uzari with the song "Time".[1]
Early life
Maimuna was born in Saint Petersburg, Russia to a Belarusian mother and a Malian father. When she was young, her family moved to Mali, but being unable to adapt to the hot climate, Maimuna moved in with her grandmother in Mogilev, Belarus, where she was raised.[2]
Career
1990–2013: Early career
Maimuna has participated in several international competitions throughout her career such including the 1990 Young Virtuoso competition in Kiev and the 1996 Music of Hope competition.[2]
2014–present: Eurovision Song Contest 2015
On 5 December 2014, Maimuna was announced as one of the competitions in Eurofest 2015 along with Uzari performing the song "Time". Uzari and Maimuna won the competition with 76 points, placing third in the televote and first in three of the five jurors' scores. They will now represent Belarus at the Eurovision Song Contest 2015.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ "Uzari & Maimuna won in Belarus!". Eurovision.tv. 26 December 2014. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Biography". Maimuna.by. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ Fidan, Mustafa (26 December 2014). "Uzari and Maimuna to represent Belarus in Vienna!". Eurovoix.com. Retrieved 3 January 2015.
External links
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| Preceded by Teo with "Cheesecake" |
Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 (with Uzari) |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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