Naviband
| Naviband | |
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 Naviband performing in Kiev in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | NAVI |
| Origin | Minsk, Belarus |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Members |
Arciom Lukjanienka Ksienija Žuk |
Naviband (also called NAVI) is a Belarusian married indie pop duo. The group is led by Arciom Lukjanienka (vocals, guitar) and Ksienija Žuk (vocals, keyboards). In-studio members also include Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik (bass), Aliaksandr Taboĺski (production), and Uladzimir Biehier (drums). They represented Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, with the song "Historyja majho žyccia" finishing in 17th place.
History
Naviband was formed in 2013 in Minsk by Arciom Lukjanienka and Ksienija Žuk. The group's first project was the song "Abdymi myane", which was released in the summer of 2013. In 2014, they released their first album, Soncam sahretyja.[1]
In 2016, Naviband was announced as a participant in the Belarusian selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song "Heta ziamla". They ended up placing fourth in the national final.[2] The following year, they returned with the song "Historyja majho žyccia" and won. They represented Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, coming 17th in the final.[3]
Members
- Arciom Lukjanienka – vocals, guitar – born 13 August 1992 in Hlybokaye, Vitebsk Region. He is an adherent of the Catholic Church.[4]
- Ksienija Žuk – vocals, keyboard – born 21 December 1991 in Minsk.
In-studio members
- Uladzislaŭ Čaščavik – bass
- Aliaksandr Taboĺski – production
- Uladzimir Biehier – drums
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Lovi |
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| Soncam sahretyja |
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| Iliuminacyja |
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Live albums
| Title | Details |
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| Live from Minsk 14.02.2016 |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Abdymi myane" (Give Me a Hug) |
2013 | Non-album singles |
| "Heta ziamlia" (This land) |
2015 | |
| "Kolybelnaya" (Lullaby) |
2016 | |
| "Historyja majho žyccia" (Story of my life) |
2017 | Iliuminacyja |
References
- ↑ "Navi презентовали акустический альбом "Сонцам сагрэтыя" (слушать)". euroradio.fm (in Russian). Euroradio. 16 December 2014. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- ↑ Brey, Marco (22 January 2016). "IVAN will represent Belarus!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 22 January 2016.
- ↑ Granger, Anthony (20 January 2017). "Belarus: NAVI to Eurovision Song Contest 2017". eurovoix.com. Eurovoix.
- ↑ "21:35, Ксения Жук - "...артём просто католик..."" (in Russian). АТН. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
External links
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| Preceded by Ivan with "Help You Fly" |
Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
 Belarus in the Eurovision Song Contest | |||||||||
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