Salvador Sobral is a Portuguese singer, performer of incendiary and sensual tracks, winner of Eurovision 2017.
Childhood and youth
The singer's date of birth is December 28, 1989. He was born in the heart of Portugal. Almost immediately after the birth of Salvador, the family moved to the territory of Barcelona.
The boy was born special. In the first months of life, doctors diagnosed the newborn with a disappointing diagnosis - heart disease. Specialists forbade Salvador to get involved in sports games, so he spent his childhood in front of the TV and at the computer.
Soon, a new and exciting activity “knocked” at the door - music. He began to get involved in modern music. During this period of time, Salvador also studied psychology.
He thought about entering the faculty of psychology, choosing the specialty of a sports psychologist. In 2009, he became a student at the State University of Lisbon.
The creative path and music of Salvador Sobral
At the age of ten, he had the opportunity to feel like a real star. He appeared in the rating show Bravo Bravíssimo, which was broadcast on local TV. Despite such a young age, Salvador felt confident and relaxed on stage. After some time, the young man became a member of the music show Pop Idol. According to the results of the competition, he took 7th place.
While studying at the university - Sobral traveled a lot. He visited the United States of America, as well as the island of Mallorca. By the way, on the island he earned money by singing. The artist got a job at a local restaurant.
Over time, the music attracted Sobral so much that he decided to leave the university. He applied to Barcelona's Taller of Musics School of Music. During this period of time, he closely studies the stylistic features of jazz and soul performance. In 2014, the young man received a diploma, which confirmed that Salvador is a professional singer.
Creation of the Noko Woi Collective
While studying at a higher educational institution, the singer "put together" the first musical group. The brainchild of Salvador was named Noko Woi. The musicians of the group "made" music in the style of pop-indie.
In 2012, the group's discography was replenished with their debut LP. We are talking about the compilation Live at Cosmic Blend Studios. A couple of years later, the band members visited the prestigious Sónar Festival.
In 2016, Salvador comes to his homeland. In the same year, he decides to leave the newly minted team and pursue a solo career. At the same time, the presentation of the artist's first solo disc took place. The record was called Excuse me. The LP was mixed on the Valentim de Carvalho label. The album peaked at number 10 on the country's national chart.
The solo studio album has absorbed the best traditions of Brazilian music and national motives. After the release of the collection, Sobral was invited to visit Vodafone Mexefest and EDP Cool Jazz.
Participation in the Eurovision Song Contest
In 2017, it became known that Salvador became the representative of Portugal at the international Eurovision Song Contest. For the singer, participation in a song event was an ideal option to declare his talent to the whole world. Before the performance, he said that he did not expect to take first place.
In 2017, the competition was held in the capital of Ukraine. On the stage, the singer presented to the judges and the audience a piece of music Amar pelos dois. The artist admitted that the composition was composed by his sister.
Due to a congenital heart defect, participation in the song contest for Salvador took place on special conditions. He performed without going up to the main stage and with low spotlights. As a result, the artist managed to take first place. Sobral left for Portugal with victory in hand.
Details of the personal life of Salvador Sobral
He is married to actress Jenna Thiam. The girl was there in the most difficult times. Salvador said that the wedding was modest and without luxury. The newlyweds celebrated the event in a close circle of friends and relatives.
In early December 2017, the singer underwent a successful heart transplant at Santa Cruz Hospital. Long-term rehabilitation affected his career, but the performer managed to survive the illness and return to the stage.
Salvador Sobral: Our days
In 2019, the presentation of the artist's new LP took place. The record was called Paris, Lisboa. The collection was headed by 12 pieces of music.
In 2020, his discography has grown by one more album. Alma nuestra was released (together with Victor Zamora, Nelson Cascais and Andre Souza Machado).
In 2021, Salvador is actively touring. He will visit the CIS countries. The artist will arrive in Kyiv accompanied by jazz musicians. The program includes the world-famous track Amar Pelos Dois and new works by the celebrity.
