CULTURE
Mandinga performs Zaleilah at Baku stage for first semifinal
Baku, May 23 (AZERTAC). After Albania, the Romanian representative Mandinga went on stage, performing Zaleilah. The cheerful entry was underlined by colorful LED displays on the background and the stage floor, and Mandinga wore short red dress, the skirt of which was fluttering in the air created by the wind machine.
Mandinga promise a spectacular stage show in Baku where they will represent Romania with Zaleilah, a unique juxtaposition of Cuban and Romanian sounds.
Mandinga is a unique band in Romania. The cultural variety, as a result of mixing Romanian and Cuban musicians, guarantees the best show on stage. The group is capable of pleasing the most heterogeneous crowds.
Mandinga consists of 7 members: Elena (lead vocals), Alex (trumpet), Chupi (drums), El Nino (congas), Omar (piano), Zach (saxophone) and Tony (trombone). Only six of them will sing on the stage in Baku, Tony being just their Green Room supporter.
The band started 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.