Vanilla Ninja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Vanilla Ninja |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Estonia |
| Genres | Hard rock Pop rock |
| Years active | 2002 - |
| Labels | TopTen, Bros Music, EMI, Capitol |
| Members | Lenna Kuurmaa Katrin Siska Piret Järvis |
| Past members | Maarja Kivi Triinu Kivilaan |
Vanilla Ninja is a popular music group from Estonia. It is made up of three talented girls: Lenna Kuurmaa, Katrin Siska, and Piret Järvis. Two other members, Triinu Kivilaan and Maarja Kivi, were part of the band in the past.
This group has created many popular songs that were loved across Europe. They even took part in the famous Eurovision Song Contest in 2005, representing their home country, Estonia.
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Vanilla Ninja's Music Journey
Vanilla Ninja has released several albums and singles. Their music has been very popular, especially in countries like Estonia, Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Albums Released
The band has released four studio albums and one "Best Of" collection. Their albums often reached the top of the music charts in Estonia.
- Vanilla Ninja (2003): This was their first album. It quickly became a hit in Estonia, earning a Platinum award for selling many copies.
- Traces of Sadness (2004): Their second album was also very successful. It reached high positions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It received Gold awards in Germany and Austria, and Platinum in Estonia.
- Blue Tattoo (2005): This third album continued their success, reaching the top 10 in several European countries and earning Platinum in Estonia.
- Best Of (2005): This album was a collection of their most popular songs.
- Love Is War (2006): Their fourth studio album also did well, especially in Estonia where it went Platinum.
Popular Singles
Vanilla Ninja has released many singles, which are individual songs. Several of these songs became number one hits in Estonia.
- "Tough Enough" (2003): This song was a number one hit in Estonia and charted well in other countries.
- "Don't Go Too Fast" (2004): Another number one hit in Estonia.
- "When the Indians Cry" (2004): This song reached number one in Estonia and was a top 10 hit in Germany and Austria.
- "Blue Tattoo" (2004): A popular song that charted in the top 10 in Germany.
- "I Know" (2005): This single was a top 5 hit in Poland.
- "Dangerzone" (2006): This song reached number one in Poland.
- "Rockstarz" (2006): Another number one hit in Estonia.
- "Crashing Through The Doors" (2008): This song also reached number one in Estonia.
Music Videos
Vanilla Ninja has created many exciting music videos for their songs. These videos often show the band in different places around the world.
| Year | Title | Director | Place |
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| 2003 | "Nagu Rockstaar" |  Tallinn, Estonia |
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| 2003 | "Tough Enough" | Mathias Vielsäcker, Christoph Mangler |  Berlin, Germany |
| 2004 | "Don't Go Too Fast" | Mathias Vielsäcker, Christoph Mangler | Berlin, Germany |
| 2004 | "Liar" | Carsten Gutschmidt, Bernard Wedig | Germany |
| 2004 | "When the Indians Cry" | Mathias Vielsäcker, Christoph Mangler |  Playa Caragol, Mallorca |
| 2004 | "Blue Tattoo" | Sascha Kramer, David Brandes |  Iceland |
| 2005 | "I Know" | Sascha Kramer | Frankfurt am Main, Berlin, Germany |
| 2005 | "I Know (Unplugged)" | ||
| 2005 | "Cool Vibes" | ||
| 2005 | "Megamix" | video collage | |
| 2006 | "Dangerzone" | Jeffrey Lisk & Bernd Possardt |  Cape Town, South Africa |
| 2006 | "Rockstarz" | Sandra Marschner | Berlin, Germany |
DVDs
The band has also released DVDs for their fans to enjoy their live performances and music videos.
- 2004 - Traces of Sadness (Live in Estonia)
- 2005 - Best Of: The Video Collection
Meet the Band Members
Vanilla Ninja has had a few changes in its lineup over the years.
Current Members
- Lenna Kuurmaa: She sings and plays the guitar.
- Katrin Siska: She plays the keyboard and also sings.
- Piret Järvis: She plays the guitar and sings.
Former Members
- Maarja Kivi: She was with the band from 2002 to 2004, singing and playing bass guitar.
- Triinu Kivilaan: She joined in 2004 and left in 2005, playing bass and singing.
Images for kids
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Piret Järvis (2005)
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Triinu Kivilaan (2005)
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Lenna Kuurmaa singing "Cool Vibes".
See also
In Spanish: Vanilla Ninja para niños
