Blogilkar's Robert had a chance to talk to Latvian representative Anmary and her team after her rehearsal yesterday and here it is:
What does Eurovision mean to you and why did you want to participate?
Wow, this is a great experience. This is another country. I like travelling and I have never been to Azerbaijan so it's interesting for me. But I'm musician first and I just want to sing. Latvia isn't so big and somehow you have to expand over the borders to survive and Eurovision is a chance to make myself known abroad.
There are 42 countries and only one can win. With what result will you be happy with it?
We've done it. As far as I'm concerned we already did it by being here. We won in Latvia. We are very happy with all that's happening. For example Shay Healy, the writer of What's another year, already wrote a song for me, I have recorded a song in Azerbaijan, I have an album to record.... I'm already a winner!
So you are planning to release an album?
Yes, actually there are two. We had to do one for the promotional purposes here that already includes some key tracks that will be in a full album that will be recorded over the six months or so. Eurovision and getting ready for Baku has kept us busy this spring, we want to spend time preparing it properly.
What are you musical plans after Baku?
We will record the album, maybe two albums, one in Azerbaijani.
Do you speak Azerbaijani?
No, I don't but I love the language! And I love their folk songs. They are very beautiful. We are making friend here and we will be working with some people over here. Perhaps.
How was your song, Beautiful song, received in Latvia?
Well, I guess Latvia loves it as far as I know, ha ha! Some wanted another song to win so there was some controversy by other contestants in the national final
But now the whole Latvia is behind Anmary?
We have no idea! Ha ha! Sorry!
Which song of this year's entries would be suitable for your repertoire? A song that you would like to sing yourself?
Hmmm, yes.... One is the one from the Netherlands. It's very nice, she sings well, I like it. Another good song is the one from Greece. I like that, too. Those two would fit in my repertoire.
Then some totally OT questions. What is your favorite holiday destination?
Oh? Hmmm..... maybe Baku? I love it here, the weather... We arrived late at night and yesterday we saw a little bit of Baku.
Are you a good cook?
ME??? Are you kidding? Ha ha ha
But if you have guests what would you serve them?
Mozzarella with tomatoes... and pesto!
Today is Mother's Day, have you thought about your mother today?
Of course! But I haven't had time to even send a message!
Are you a mother yourself? Did they think of you?
Yes I am and I hope so! I hope so! But tonight I will call them, they know that.
None of your family is here with you in Baku?
No, not yet! They will come later.
Thank you Anmary for this interview and good luck!
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