Agausian group qualifies for Eurovision 2023

Author: St́epanâ Šurigini 

Tamara - The Agausian band Echoes of Tomorrow has officially secured a spot in the highly coveted 2023 Eurovision contest. The group's electrifying blend of electro-pop and jazz fusion, coupled with their standout song "ni.ɒn Blʌd" (pronounced Neon Blood), won them the top spot in the national selection competition.

Comprised of Tamar Shalamberidze as the lead vocalist, Nika Nadirashvili on the synth/keyboard, Mariam Ramonti on drums, and Gia Ivanovi on bass guitar, Echoes of Tomorrow impressed the judges and audiences alike with their catchy and unique sound.

The song "ni.ɒn Blʌd" showcases the band's ability to seamlessly blend different genres, with elements of jazz and electro-pop interwoven throughout the song. Shalamberidze's vocals add a touch of soulfulness, while Nadirashvili's synth and keyboard playing provide a futuristic, otherworldly quality to the music. Ramonti's drumming is both steady and dynamic, and Ivanovi's bass guitar playing ties the whole sound together.

Echoes of Tomorrow's win in the national selection competition came as a surprise to many, as they were up against several other talented acts. However, their unique sound and catchy song ultimately won over the judges and secured their spot in the highly anticipated Eurovision contest.

The band members expressed their excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to represent their country in the prestigious competition. "We are thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to showcase our music on such a grand stage," said Shalamberidze. "We cannot wait to share our sound with audiences from all over Europe and beyond."

Agausia has been absent from the international music scene since 2017, focusing on regional ties and domestic issues. However, the recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia has prompted Agausia to reassess its priorities and seek greater opportunities for tourism. To this end, the country has shifted its focus towards cultural exports, including music, art, and literature.

Echoes of Tomorrow's win in the national selection competition therefore represents a significant step towards Agausia's cultural and diplomatic goals. The band's unique blend of electro-pop and jazz fusion reflects the country's rich cultural heritage and modern aspirations, and is likely to resonate with international audiences.

Overall, Agausia's return to Eurovision is a positive development for the country, as it provides a platform for showcasing its creative talents to a global audience. In light of recent events, music and art are likely to play an increasingly important role in the country's efforts to rebuild its image and forge new ties with the international community.

 (Agausian Translation)

Agûsuri žgupma Kvalindeli Gamožakilebi opitsëalurad moiṕova aǵili ûaǵresad sasurvel 2023 tsëlis Evrovizës ḱonḱursši. Žgupis elekt́ro-ṕoṕisa da žazis puženis elekt́ripitsërebulma nazavma, mat gamorčeul simǵerastan "ni.ɒn Blʌd" (gamoitkmis Neonis Siskli) ertad moiṕova mat erovné šesarčevi ḱonḱursis ṕirveli aǵili.

Daḱomṕlekt́e Tamar Šalamberiže, rogortsëâ mtavari voḱalist́i, Niḱa Nadirašvili sint/ḱlavât́uraze, Marâm Ramont́i dramze da Gâ Ivanovi bas git́araze, Kvalindeli Gamožakilebi štabečdileba mókdina žiurisa da ûdit́orâze tavisi mimzidveli da ûniḱaluri žǵeradobit.

Simǵera "ni.ɒn Blʌd" gvičvenebs žgupis ûnars, šeuperkeblad šeurios skvadaskva žanrebi, žazisa da elekt́ro ṕoṕis element́ebit, romlebitsëâ gadaklartulâ mtel simǵeraši. Šalamberižis voḱali sulis elpers mat́ebs, Nadirašvilis sinti da ḱlavât́ura ḱi musiḱas put́urist́ul, amkveḱniur karisks ažlevs. Ramont́is dasart́ḱami dart́ḱma aris st́abiluri da dinamiuri da Ivanovis bas git́araze daḱvra mtel kmas értânebs.

Erovnul šesarčev ḱonḱursši kvalindeli ǵhis gamaržvebis gamožakili bevristvis mólodneli iḱo, raǵan isini ramdenime skva ničër msakiobs dûṕirisṕirdnen. Tumtsëâ, matma ûniḱalurma žǵeradobam da čamčrelma simǵeram sabolood moigo žiuri da daimḱvidra aǵili nanat́ri Evrovizës ḱonḱursši.

Žgupis tsëvrebma aǵprtovaneba da madlëreba gamokat́es im šesažleblobistvis, rom tavânti kveḱana tsëarmóǵinon ṕrest́ižul ḱonḱursši. „Mokarulebi vart da gvikarâ, rom gvakvs šesažlebloba tsëarmovačinot čveni musiḱa aset grandiozul stsënaze“, - ganatsëkada šalamberižem. "Čven ver davelodebit čveni kmis gazârebas maḱurebels mteli evroṕidan da mis parglebs garet."

Agûsâ 2017 tsëlidan ar aris sértašoriso musiḱalur stsënaze, aktsënt́i regionul ḱavširebsa da sašinao saḱitkebze. Tumtsëâ, Rusetis mër Ûḱrainaši bolo šečram aižula Agûsâ gadékeda tavisi ṕriorit́et́ebi da ežâ met́i šesažleblobebi t́urizmistvis. Am miznit, kveḱanam ḱuraǵheba gadait́ana ḱult́urul eksṕort́ze, mat šoris musiḱaze, kelovnebasa da lit́erat́uraze.

Mašasadame, erovnul šesarčev ḱonḱursši kvalindeli ǵhis gamaržveba tsëarmóǵens mnišvnelovan nabižs Agûsâ-s ḱult́uré da diṕlomat́iuri miznebisḱen. Žgupis elekt́ro-ṕoṕisa da žazis šertsëḱmis ûniḱaluri nazavi asakavs kveḱnis mdidar ḱult́urul memḱvidreobas da tanamedrove mistsërapebebs da, savarûdod, sértašoriso ûdit́orâs moergeba.

Mtlânobaši Evrovizâze Agûsis dabruneba ṕozit́iuri movlenaa kveḱnistvis, raǵan is ûzrunvelḱops ṕlat́pormas tavisi šemokmedebiti ničis tsëarmočenistvis globaluri ûdit́orëstvis. Bolodroindeli movlenebis ponze, musiḱa da kelovneba, savarûdod, ûpro mnišvnelovan rols šeasrulebs kveḱnis žaliskmevaši, aǵaǵinos tavisi imiži da daamḱaros akali ḱavširebi sértašoriso sazogadoebastan.