InCulto explained

InCulto
Origin:Lithuania
Genre:Ska, funk
Years Active:2003–2011
Current Members:Jurgis Didžiulis
Aurelijus Morlencas
Sergej Makidon
Jievaras Jasinskis
Laurynas Lapė

InCulto was a Lithuanian music group. It has the following members: Colombian-born Lithuanian Jurgis Didžiulis (lead vocal), Aurelijus Morlencas, Sergej Makidon, Jievaras Jasinskis and Laurynas Lapė.

Eurovision 2010

In their first Eurovision attempt, the band came second after LT United in the Lithuanian national final of 2006 with their song Welcome To Lithuania. On 4 March 2010, Inculto won the Lithuanian national final to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. They performed Eastern European Funk in the second semi-final held on 27 May 2010 in Oslo, Norway.[1] The band did not receive enough points to get into the final. However they did receive top points (12) from one country, Ireland.

Splitting up

The band announced, in a Facebook article, that they would split up by the end of January 2011. They also decided to finish up by releasing their last album for free.[2] In the article they say that they are very happy with 2010 and would like to stop at a high point for the band.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

|-|2004 || InCulto || Best New Act in Bravo Music Awards|| |-|2005 || InCulto || Best Band in Bravo Music Awards || |-|2005 || InCulto || Best Alternative Act in Radiocentras Music Awards || |-|2006 || InCulto || MTV Europe Music Award for Best Baltic Act || |-

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: East European Funk for Lithuania. Webb. Glen . 4 March 2010 . European Broadcasting Union. 4 March 2010.
  2. Web site: InCulto. Free New Album "Closer Than You Think" Download. 3 January 2011.