Sasha Song Explained

Sasha Song
Background:solo_singer
Birth Name:Dmitrij Šavrov
Birth Date:18 September 1983
Birth Place:Vilnius, Lithuania
Genre:Pop,
Years Active:1993–present

Dmitry Shavrov (Russian: Дмитрий Шавров, Lithuanian: Dmitrij Šavrov; born 18 September 1983),[1] better known by his stage names Sasha Song or Sasha Son, is a Lithuanian singer and songwriter. He represented Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009. His stage name Sasha Son means "Sasha Dream" in Russian, with Sasha being a Russian diminutive form of the name Alexander.[2]

Biography

Early life

At 12 years old, Dima Šavrovas was debuted in the music scene of Lithuania. He is a Russian-Lithuanian. His major hit to date is Mama. He currently is the youngest person to have won the "Bravo" music award for the song of the year with his song Mama. At the age of 15 he moved to the United Kingdom; he completed secondary education there and acquired musical education.[2]

Professional life

He represented Lithuania at the Eurovision Song Contest 2009[3] in the second Semi-Final and advanced to the Final where he finished in 23rd place. Dmitry has earlier worked with Eurovision Song Contest 2008 winner Dima Bilan.[4] At Eurovision pre-selection final he received full points from all the juries. He participated again in Lithuania's national selection for Eurovision 2010 along with Nora with the song "Say Yes to Life."[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: . Problemos dėl sceninio vardo: Sasha Son ar Sasha Song? (FOTO) . Klubas.lt . 2012-10-07.
  2. Web site: Lithuania has chosen for Eurovision 2009. Floras. Stella . 14 February 2009. esctoday.com. 2009-02-17.
  3. Web site: Lithuanian trophy goes to Sasha Son | News | Eurovision Song Contest - Malmö 2013 . Eurovision.tv . 2009-02-14 . 2012-10-07.
  4. Web site: The Sasha son interview. Floras. Stella . 31 January 2008. 2009-02-17.
  5. Web site: Tonight: First semi final in Lithuania. Klier. Marcus. 2010-02-13. ESCToday. 4 March 2010.