Eldar Gasimov facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eldar Gasimov
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Gasimov in 2023
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Eldar Qasımov
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| Birth name | Eldar Parviz oglu Gasimov |
| Born | 4 June 1989 Baku, Azerbaijani SSR, Soviet Union |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Associated acts | Nigar Jamal |
Eldar Gasimov (born on June 4, 1989) is a talented singer from Azerbaijan. He is famous for winning the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with Nigar Jamal. They sang the song "Running Scared" and brought the victory home for Azerbaijan. Eldar also helped host the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku, his home city.
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Eldar's Early Life
Eldar Gasimov comes from a family of famous actors. His great-grandparents, Abbas Mirza Sharifzadeh and Marziyya Davudova, were well-known actors in Azerbaijan. His grandmother, Firangiz Sharifova, was also a famous actress.
Eldar started singing when he was very young. He performed in many concerts in Azerbaijan and Russia. From 2001 to 2005, he took music lessons and learned to play the piano.
Eldar studied at Baku Slavic University. He earned degrees in two subjects: international relations (how countries work together) and regional geography (studying different areas of the world). He continued his studies there, getting an advanced degree in international relations. Eldar is also very good at languages. He speaks Russian and German fluently, and he is also good at English.
Eldar's Music Career
Winning Eurovision in 2011
Eldar Gasimov first became widely known when he joined the Azerbaijani national singing competition, Milli Seçim Turu 2011. He did very well in the early rounds. In the final competition on February 11, 2011, he and Nigar Jamal were chosen to represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011.
The contest was held in Düsseldorf, Germany. Eldar and Nigar performed as a duo called Ell & Nikki. Their song, "Running Scared", was written by talented songwriters from Sweden and the UK. They won the competition with 221 points, which was a huge achievement for Azerbaijan!
After Eurovision: New Songs and Hosting
After their big win at Eurovision, Eldar and Nigar traveled to many countries to perform their winning song. To celebrate their victory, Azerbaijan even printed special postage stamps with their pictures on them!
In 2012, Eldar was chosen to be part of the jury for Denmark's national selection for Eurovision. This meant he helped pick the singer who would represent Denmark. In January 2012, Eldar released his first song after Eurovision, called "Birlikda nahayat" (which means "At last together").
Because Azerbaijan won Eurovision in 2011, they got to host the next contest. Eldar Gasimov was one of the main hosts for the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 in Baku. It was a big honor for him to host such a huge event in his home country.
Later in 2012, Eldar released an acoustic version of his song "I'm Free". The music video for this song came out in September 2012. He also worked with a famous Azerbaijani DJ and producer named ALIGEE on the original version of the song.
In October 2012, Eldar shared exciting news: he started teaching! He was hired by Baku Slavic University, the same university where he studied, to teach a course about international relations.
Coaching on The Voice of Azerbaijan
From 2021 to 2022, Eldar Gasimov was a coach on the second season of The Voice of Azerbaijan. This is a popular TV show where singers compete, and coaches help them improve. His team member, Nadir Rustamli, won the show! Nadir then went on to represent Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, where he finished in 16th place.
Eldar's Songs
Eldar Gasimov has released many songs throughout his career. Some of his popular songs include "Birlikdə nəhayət," "I'm Free," "Music's Still Alive" (with Nigar Jamal), "Heartbreaker," "Waiting," and "Ice and Fire" (with Zlata Ognevich). He continues to release new music for his fans.
See also
In Spanish: Eldar Qasımov para niños
- Azerbaijani pop music
- Azerbaijani jazz
