The return of Ivo Linna

Today, the second half of the semifinalist of Eesti Laul, the Estonian national final, is announced. One of the names might be a surprise: Ivo Linna! In 1996, Linna represented Estonia very successful (5th place). He sang a duet with Maarja-Liis, “Kaelakee hääl”. Also this year, Linna will not be alone on stage. He will be accompanied by his son Robert Linna.
Another familiar name is Tanja: she represented Estonia in 2014 with the song “Amazing”. She didn’t manage to reach the final, so this might be her 2nd chance.

You can see the full list of participants in the 2nd semifinal here:

  • “6” by Heleza
    (lyrics and music: Karl Killing, Helena Põldmaa)
  • “Alabama Watchdog”: esitaja Alabama Watchdog
    (lyrics and music: Ken Einberg)
  • “Best Night Ever” by Tanja
    (lyrics and music: Timo Vendt, Tanja Mihhailova-Saar, Mihkel Mattisen)
  • “Energy” by Kadri Voorand
    (lyrics and music: Kadri Voorand)
  • “Find A Way” by Kristin Kalnapenk
    (lyrics and music: Kristin Kalnapenk, Hannes Agur Vellend)
  • “Free Again” by Egert Milder
    (lyrics and music: Kaspar Kalluste, Matteo Capreoli, Egert Milder)
  • “Heaven’s Not That Far Tonight” by Suured tüdrukud
    (lyrics and music: Koit Toome, Gevin Niglas, Karl Killing)
  • “Kaos” by Uku Haasma
    (lyrics and music: Uku Haasma, Henri Erik Tammai, Rudolf Toltsberg)
  • “Kiss Me” by Karl Killing
    (lyrics and music: Karl Killing)
  • “Ma olen siin” by Ivo Linna, Robert Linna, Supernova
    (lyrics and music: Rainer Michelson, Robert Linna)
  • “Sunday Night” by Rahel
    (lyrics and music: Rahel Ollisaar, Frederik Küüts)
  • “Time” by Sissi
    (lyrics and music: Sissi Nylia Benita, Andrei Zevakin, Kelly Tulvik)

 

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