From Madeira to Eurovision: The Rise of Portuguese Singer Elisa
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From Madeira to Eurovision: The Rise of Portuguese Singer Elisa

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  • Elisa, born in 1999 in Madeira, started singing at age 7 and was influenced by classics like The Beatles and Queen.

  • She developed a passion for jazz at 17, studied at the Conservatory of Madeira, and moved to Lisbon in 2018 to pursue music.

  • Her song 'Medo de Sentir' won the Festival da Canção 2020, qualifying her for Eurovision 2020, which was canceled due to COVID-19.

  • She signed with Warner Music, released her debut album 'No meu Canto' in 2021, and is now working on new music, including recent singles like 'Asas'.

Early Beginnings and Musical Influences

Elisa was born in 1999 on the island of Madeira and began singing at the young age of 7. From her childhood, she recalls her father introducing her to music from great classics like The Beatles, Ray Charles, Queen, ABBA, and The Eagles, among others. This early exposure sparked a special interest in the music of the 60s, 70s, and 80s.

Career Development and Jazz Passion

She participated in several regional festivals and, at 13 years old, started singing in projects and performing concerts around the island. Her love for jazz emerged at 17, leading her to take a Jazz Course at the Conservatory of Madeira. In 2018, she moved to Lisbon to continue her studies and began composing original songs, launching her solo career shortly after.

Breakthrough with Festival da Canção and Eurovision

Everything started with the Festival da Canção 2020. The song 'Medo de Sentir' marked her debut, which led to a major victory at the festival and earned her a spot in Eurovision 2020. Unfortunately, the event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Concurrently, she signed a record deal with Warner Music, which accelerated the release of her original tracks and culminated in her first album, 'No meu Canto', at the end of 2021.

Recent Projects and Future Plans

While working on her next album of originals, Elisa recently released the songs 'Asas' and 'É a tua vez', the latter with lyrics authored by Nena.

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