ROMANIA 2012 - Mandinga - Zaleilah

[Stella]

Mandinga learned the journalists the Zlailah dance

and in interview to http://en.trend.az/regions/scaucasus/azerbaijan/2026099.html

Romanian Mandinga group which represents the country at the Eurovision Song Contest-2012 in Baku prepares a surprise for Baku.The group members said in an interview with Trend that they are going to take pictures, video of Baku for their new song in order to make a clip."When we have a little free time, we want to see whole Baku, we want to take pictures, video of Baku for our new song," group members said.But regarding the name of the song, they refused from calling its name, saying that let it be a surprise for Baku people.Saying that they liked Azerbaijan and its people very much, the Romanian delegation appreciated the conditions created at Baku Crystal Hall. "Organizing the contest is at a high level, everything is professional, staff of the Eurovision is very professional, we also liked the lights," group members told.Speaking about the songs of Eurovision participants, they said they like the songs of all participants. "We like all the songs. All the countries are prepared very well. We cannot say who will be the winner. Every year the winner becomes a surprise," Mandinga members told.The group, however, hopes that people will like their song and show. "We hope to be in top five. For us it is very good to be here. We hope people will like our song and show," they said.Mandinga consists of 7 members: Elena (lead vocals), Alex (trumpet), Chupi (drums), El Niño (congas), Omar (piano), Zach (saxophone) and Tony (trombone). Only six of them will sing on the stage in Baku.The band started their activity 10 years ago. Since then they have become known as the best latino band in the country. They have released no less than four albums so far and at the moment, the band members are working on a new album which will be released soon.​

 

[Stella]

 

[handeyener]

I liked a lot the rehearsal. I hope to see this song in top 10

 

[Claudia]

For all of you, including me, who missed this :

(Source : escXtra live stream)

They are just adorable.

 

[Stella]

(Source : escXtra live stream)

I didn't miss it! My fave parts:
1:11 singing Quedate conmigo
1:35 is the best part with the funny faces Nino is the best,but Tony too is so hilarious
2:39 -we have a lot of chocolate in our band!
2:56-be careful not to bite your fingers -Alex is so funny

on escnation:

flashmob with journalists:

 

[Stella]

a remix

interviews:

a dance from Sweden

 

[Claudia]

I didn't miss it! My fave parts:
1:11 singing Quedate conmigo
1:35 is the best part with the funny faces Nino is the best,but Tony too is so hilarious
2:39 -we have a lot of chocolate in our band!
2:56-be careful not to bite your fingers -Alex is so funny

Plus at 2:52 - We're nuts already at the remark that the chocolates have nuts in it. Yes, you're right, Ales is a very lovable guy. In fact, all of them are, and also they are so spontaneous, full of life and transmitting this positive energy to all they talk to but most importantly I like to see them so confident in themselves.

on escnation:

I'm glad that Alex has clarified the main reason for which the first rehearsal seemed to some a bit slow and lacking the energetic rhythm they had got us into until now. So we expect the things will be better and better.

By the way, love "Zaleilah" remix ! xjump

 

[Stella]

today was Zach's birthday
And tomorrow is Elena's! In Azerbaijan is already midnight by now so happy b-day to our beautiful Elena!
Now they went in Baku for a walk,with Zuzu,who "takes care"of them

btw,Mandinga is visiting Baku and looking for a location to shot their next msuic video-they said it will be a suprise for Azerbaijani people!

 

[mona]

Happy birthday Elena. May all your dreams come true!

 

[Stella]

yep,especially one particular wish related to eurovision

yesterday they had an interview at Europa FM

the rehearsal from another angle,from 2:51 you can see better how it looks:

 

[Claudia]

Happy anniversary, Elena !
Wish you only good things happen to you ...

 

[Joyride]

Sorry to say but only 1 point from me... too average. If i wanna listen to songs like this I only have to turn on the radio. I want something more interesting and outstanding!

 

[2011.edition]

http://escxtra.com :

Mandinga are rehearsing now in their stage outfits – the boys in white and Elena is in an orange and black dress. The lighting on stage is overwhelming, but very impressive at the same time. This will probably do quite well as it is consistently strong.
With a late draw in the Final, Romania is a serious contender.

BTW . Happy Birthday to Elena !

 

[2011.edition]

Second Rehearsal.

ESCXtra:

 

[Stella]

on Ictimai TV this morning:

 

[Stella]

 

[Centrix]

Now I am more optimistic. It will do very good.

 

[mona]

They look so original. I like it

 

[mona]

Romania after the 2nd rehearsal, is 3rd in poll! (OGAE gREECE)
http://ogaegreece.com/ogaepoll/

 

[Stella]

Now I am more optimistic. It will do very good.

wow...ce te-a facut sa iti schimbi parerea? sunt curioasa

iata ce spune eurovision.tv

The LED backdrop alternates between beating hearts, beating drums and shadows of people partying. The choreography is very slick and well rehearsed. The whole effect conveys a feel good factor for the viewer and listener.[h=2]Hopes are high in Romanian delegation[/h]Mandinga arrived with a lot of colour, lead singer Elena in a multi coloured dress and the guys were all in different coloured suits.
The Romanian Ambassador in Baku attended the press conference. He said "I was really impressed with the show of the band today, the song is great. I think we have very good chances to win the Eurovision Song Contest this year."
"It was a good second rehearsal for Romania" said Head of Delegation Dan Manoliu. "I think that this year we will be in the top 5 in the Final, and have a chance to win the contest."
Elena and the group then sang another latino song in their press conference after a request from a journalist. The group said that they will be holding two concerts for their fans whilst in Baku.
[h=2]Tenth anniversary of Mandinga[/h]Mandinga were asked how the band started and explained "We started as a latin jazz group, just for playing music. In all of our concerts we always have musicians, I think it is the music that has kept us together. This month we will celebrate our tenth anniversary as a group."
A journalist asked what the next dance the group would show us would be. They answered "We have a lot of dances, if you come to our concert we will teach you at least three or four dances. We will have a lot of surprises for you."
There was also a surprise in store for lead singer Elena, when a volunteer brought through a large birthday cake and presented it to her. She then offered to share it with the press!.
The press conference was closed by the group making an acapella version of Zaleilah.