Ladaniva
French music band
Ladaniva | |
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 Ladaniva in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lille, France |
| Genres | World |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Jiguli / PIAS Recordings |
| Members | Jaklin Baghdasaryan Louis Thomas |
Ladaniva (stylized in all caps, named in reference to the off-road SUV Lada Niva) is a French-Armenian world music group originally from Lille. The duo, founded in 2019, consists of Armenian singer Jaklin Baghdasaryan and French multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas. Their musical style is inspired by music from around the world, particularly traditional Balkan music, maloya and Armenian folklore. They are set to represent Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Jako".
History
Ladaniva was formed in 2019 in Lille as a result of the collaboration between singer Jaklin Baghdasaryan and multi-instrumentalist Louis Thomas.[1] Baghdasaryan, born in 1997 in Yeghegnadzor, Armenia, grew up in Minsk, Belarus, before emigrating to France with her mother in 2014. She has been singing since her early childhood and, based in Tourcoing, enrolled at the Conservatoire de Lille. Thomas, born in 1987 in Lille and an accomplished jazz musician from a family of musicians, also attended the conservatory. One evening in 2018, they met by chance during a jam session in a music bar in Vieux-Lille, l'Intervalle.[2]
In March and April 2020, while many countries hit by the COVID-19 pandemic were in lockdown, Ladaniva published two videos, "Vay Aman" and "Zepyuri Nman", which met with great success, particularly with the Armenian community. Then comes their video "Kef Chilini", which reached 18 million views in a few months.[3] In 2023, Ladaniva released their first album, which is self-titled, produced and distributed by PIAS.[4]
On 9 March 2024, Ladaniva were officially announced as the Armenian representatives for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[5] On 13 March, "Jako" was revealed as their entry for the contest.[6]
Musical style
Ladaniva's repertoire is inspired on the one hand by traditional songs from Armenia, Russia and the Balkans, and on the other hand by music from Latin America, Africa and Reunion Island.[7]
Accolades
Ladaniva was awarded a Music Moves Europe Award via the Public Choice Award in 2022.[8][9]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Details |
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| Ladaniva |
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Extended plays
| Title | Details |
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| Ladaniva |
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Singles
As lead artist
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Kef chilini" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "Oror" | ||
| "Pourquoi t'as fait ça?" | 2021 | |
| "Shakar" | 2023 | Ladaniva |
| "Wayo waya" | ||
| "Je voulais" | ||
| "Je t'aime tellement" | ||
| "Jako" |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album or EP |
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| "Malika" (Voyou [fr] featuring Ladaniva) | 2021 | Chroniques terrestres, Vol. 1 |
References
- ^ Lecoq, Noémie (22 September 2020). "Ladaniva". europavox (in French). Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "Ladaniva". radiofrance (in French). 11 September 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ Berthod, Anne (28 October 2021). "Ladaniva, le phénomène de la pop balkanique aux 18 millions de vues". telerama (in French). Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "World-pop trailblazers Ladaniva today release single 'Je Voulais' and announce their upcoming debut album due in September". pias.com. PIAS. 12 July 2023. Retrieved 4 November 2023.
- ^ "Ladaniva will be representing Armenia at Malmö 2024". Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union (EBU). 9 March 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2024.
- ^ "Armenia's song for Malmö is released - 'Jako' by Ladaniva". Eurovision.tv. EBU. 13 March 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2024.
- ^ "Ladaniva". radar-agency. Retrieved 13 September 2023.
- ^ "Ladaniva: Armenian band wins Public Choice prize at Music Moves Europe Awards". Public Radio of Armenia. Retrieved 19 March 2023.
- ^ "These are the winners of the Music Moves Europe Awards 2022". European Commission. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ^ "Ladaniva - Album by Ladaniva". Spotify. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
- ^ "Ladaniva - EP by Ladaniva". Spotify. Retrieved 11 March 2024.
| Awards and achievements | ||
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| Preceded by Brunette with "Future Lover" | Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 | Succeeded by TBA |
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