Efendi is an Azerbaijani singer, representative of her native country at the international song contest Eurovision 2021. Samira Efendieva (real name of the artist) received her first portion of popularity in 2009, taking part in the Yeni Ulduz competition. Since that time, she has not slowed down, proving to herself and others every year that she is one of the brightest singers in Azerbaijan.
Efendi: Childhood and youth
The artist's date of birth is April 17, 1991. She was born in sunny Baku. Samira was raised in an intelligent military family. Her parents made every effort to support their daughter's talent. Samira studied vocals from an early age - the little girl had a charming voice.
At the age of three, she performed on the stage of the Children's Philharmonic. In parallel with this, the girl also studies choreography. Samira has always been a versatile personality. She managed to combine creativity with schoolwork - she pleased her parents with good grades in her diary.
As a teenager, the girl graduated from a music school in piano. At the age of 19, Samira already held a college diploma in her hands at the Azerbaijan National Conservatory named after A. Zeynalli.
In 2009, she won the New Star song contest. The first victory at a competition of this magnitude inspired Samira. Since then, the singer often takes part in competitions of this format. So, in 2014, she took part in the Böyük Səhnə contest, and in 2015-2016, at the Voice of Azerbaijan.
Efendi's creative path
Samira performs under the creative pseudonym Efendi. She "makes" tracks in the style of pop music and jazz. In some musical works there are rhythms that are typical for the countries of the Middle East. The girl loves her native country, therefore, Azerbaijani folk music and the anthem are often performed in her performance.
In 2016 and 2017, Samira worked closely with the composer Tunzala Agayeva. Tunzala wrote several singles for the singer. Musical works were used for Formula 1 and the Baku Games.
The singer, who had extensive experience in participating in song contests, has repeatedly represented her native country in international musical events that took place on the territory of Ukraine, Russia, Romania and Turkey.
In 2016, she was entrusted with the vocal parts of the main character of the theatrical production of Little Red Riding Hood. For Samira, working in this format is a debut. The singer coped with the task at 100.
A few years later, she visited the capital of the Russian Federation. In Crocus City Hall, Samira organized a solo concert, which was attended by the "cream" of society. By the way, the multi-level concert hall belongs to a native of Baku - Araz Agalarov.
Participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2020
At the end of 2020, it became known that Samira received the right to represent her country at the Eurovision Song Contest. In the musical work of the singer Cleopatra, the parties of several national instruments sounded: strings - oud and tar, and wind - balaban.
Later it turned out that due to the situation in the world caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the competition was postponed for a year. Efendi was not too upset about the cancellation of Eurovision, as she was sure that in 2021 she would be able to conquer European audiences and judges with a bright performance.
Details of Efendi's personal life
Samira prefers not to talk about her personal life. Her social networks are also "silent". The star's accounts are filled with photos of the sights of his native country and working moments.
In the musical composition that Samira was going to perform at Eurovision 2020, there is a line: “Cleopatra was the same as me - listening to her heart, and it doesn’t matter if she is traditional or homosexual.” Journalists suspected that the artist belongs to bisexuals. By the way, the singer does not comment on the speculation of media representatives.
Interesting Facts
- Favorite time of the year is spring.
- She loves red. Her wardrobe is full of red things.
- Samira loves animals. She has a dog and budgerigars at home.
- She eats right and plays sports.
- The singer's favorite writer is Judith McNaught. And, yes, reading is one of the artist's favorite hobbies.
Efendi: our days
In 2021, it was revealed that Samira will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision. Among all applicants judges and spectators gave preference to Efendi.
Samira's musical work, in the creation of which Luuk van Beers took part, is dedicated to the fate of a girl of easy virtue and dancer Mate Hari, who was brutally shot in the French capital in the 17th year of the last century, for suspicion of spying for Germany. The musical work Mata Hari was performed in Rotterdam in the first semi-final of the competition, in mid-May 2021.
