Eurovision-2012 Georgian representative dreams about house in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan, Baku, May 16 / Trend V. Imanov, E. Mehdiyev / The press conference of Eurovision-2012 Georgian representative Anri Jokhadze has been held in the press center of the "Baku Crystal Hall" complex today. He will sing "I'm a Joker" song in the second semi-final with. "We are very happy to participate in Eurovision-2012 song contest to be held in our fraternal country - Azerbaijan," he told media. "This gives us more strength to achieve this goal. I would like to stress that organizing the song contest is at the highest level. I often visit Baku. It is known that Eurovision-2012 Azerbaijani participant Sabina Babayeva is my close friend. I am in love with your country. I would like to have a house here." During his recent visit to Baku, Anri Jokhadze was the first participant, who visited "Baku Cristal Hall". Besides Anri, famous dancer Salome Chachua, back-up singers - Veriko Turashvili, Nino Jotsenidze, Nini Shermadini and Magda Jokhadze - Anri's sister will also perform in the second semi-final on May 24. Lasha Oniani is involved in staging. "It is easy and pleasant to work with my sister and other members of the team," he said. "As the song is called "I'm a joker", they all are "Ladies" for me." Anri won the contest of young performers "Golden eagle", the international song contests "Caucasus Rainbow", "Songs of Three Seas", "Sea of Friends". He was awarded with the Grand Prix "Astana-2004". He graduated from the State Academy of Arts with honors. His creativity began from people's songs "Mraval zhamier", "Chakrulo", Svan hymns and other well-known works of Georgian folklore. He was recognized as the best singer in Georgia in 2005. Today he is called Georgia's first voice. The 57th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in the Baku Crystal Hall. The arena has a capacity for up to 23,000 spectators. Approximately 16,000 people will be able to attend each of the three Eurovision Song Contest live shows. The semi-finals of the contest will be held on May 22 and May 24, while the final is on May 26. The logo for the 2012 Eurovision Song Contest is 'Fire Flower', while the motto is Light your fire. Azerbaijan won the right to host the prestigious European song contest after the victory of Eldar Gasimov and Nigar Jamal (Ell / Nikki) at Eurovision 2011 in Dusseldorf, Germany last May. Do you have any feedback? Contact our journalist at agency@trend.az