Tali Golergant Explained

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Tali
Birth Name:Tali Golergant
Birth Date:26 November 2000
Birth Place:Israel
Origin:Limpertsberg, Luxembourg

Tali Golergant (Hebrew: טלי גולרגנט; born 26 November 2000), known mononymously as Tali (stylized in all caps), is an Israeli-born Luxembourgish singer, songwriter, actress and vocal coach. She represented Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song "Fighter".[1]

Early and personal life

Golergant was born in Israel to a Peruvian Jewish father and an Israeli mother. Following her father's work in banking,[2] she moved with her family, when she was only 6 months old, across Chile, Argentina and other countries, until finally settling in Limpertsberg, Luxembourg, where she resided for ten years.[3] [4] She began playing the piano at the age of 7, and began singing, songwriting and acting in theatre at the age of 12.[5] She was educated at the International School of Luxembourg, before moving to New York City to study musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College.[6] She lives there .[7]

Golergant is fluent in Hebrew, Spanish, French and English and is able to communicate in German and understand Luxembourgish.[8] [9] [10]

Career

Golergant released her debut single at the age of 16, followed in 2021 by her debut EP Lose You. Along with her own band, she toured local New York venues including Rockwood Music Hall, Mercury Lounge, Arlene's Grocery, and Delancey Street. Golergant has been a featured vocalist on other works, including "Carry Me Home" with Max Bartos.[11] In addition, Golergant pursued a career as a stage actress, portraying Tzeitel in Fiddler on the Roof, Sue Snell in Carrie, and Éponine in French: [[Les Misérables (musical)|Les Misérables]], among others; she has also starred in the independent short film Spanish; Castilian: Agua.[7] [12] [13]

In December 2023, Golergant was revealed as one of the eight finalists of the Luxembourg Song Contest, the national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest 2024.[14] It was later revealed on 9 January 2024 that she would perform the song "Fighter".[15] She went on to win the selection, earning the right to be the first representative for the country at the contest since 1993;[13] she qualified from the semi-final on 7 May 2024[16] and ultimately finished 13th in the final of 11 May.

Artistry

Golergant describes her music as a blend of pop, indie and R&B. She cites Lizzy McAlpine, Sara Bareilles and Lady Gaga among her influences.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TALI will front Luxembourg's return to Eurovision with 'Fighter'. Eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. 27 January 2024. 27 January 2024. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127213749/https://eurovision.tv/story/tali-fronts-luxembourg-return-eurovision-fighter. live.
  2. Web site: Luxembourg: Tali says she is proud to be Jewish! . February 2024 . 11 May 2024 . 23 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523082925/https://eurovisionfun.com/en/2024/02/luxembourg-tali-says-she-is-proud-to-be-jewish/ . live .
  3. Web site: Zaikaner. Avi. 'אני גאה להיות ישראלית': ראיון עם הזמרת שעשויה לייצג את לוקסמבורג באירוויזיון. "I'm proud to be Israeli": an interview with the singer who may represent Luxembourg at Eurovision. he. EuroMix. 2024-01-26. 2024-01-27. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127224853/https://www.euromix.co.il/2024/01/26/%D7%90%D7%A0%D7%99-%D7%92%D7%90%D7%94-%D7%9C%D7%94%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA-%D7%99%D7%A9%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%9C%D7%99%D7%AA-%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%99%D7%95%D7%9F-%D7%A2%D7%9D-%D7%94%D7%96%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%AA-%D7%A9/. live.
  4. Web site: Dalesio. Emery P.. Luxembourg singer from everywhere to represent in Eurovision. Luxembourg Times. 2024-01-28. 2024-01-29. 10 May 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240510075048/https://www.luxtimes.lu/culture/luxembourg-singer-from-everywhere-to-represent-in-eurovision/7671212.html. live.
  5. Web site: Meet Tali Golergant. Canvas Rebel. 7 December 2023. 27 January 2024. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127224015/https://canvasrebel.com/meet-tali-golergant/. live.
  6. Web site: Voices (ISL Stories) – Meet Tali. International School of Luxembourg. 27 January 2024. 7 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240707093000/https://www.islux.lu/blog-isl-voices/~board/stories/post/meet-tali-golergant-1642750995189. live.
  7. Web site: Luxembourg taps Israeli singer as Eurovision song entry. The Times of Israel. 2024-01-28. 2024-01-29.
  8. Web site: Headshot and Resume . taligolergant.com . 29 January 2024.
  9. D'Tali am Portrait. Tali in portrait. lb. RTL Luxembourg. 23 January 2024. 29 January 2024. 10 July 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240710195142/https://www.rtl.lu/tele/luxembourg-song-contest/v/3358467.html. live.
  10. Web site: Argyriou . Giannis . 2024-02-01 . Luxembourg: Tali says she is proud to be Jewish! . 2024-05-14 . Eurovision News Music Fun . en-US . 23 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240523082925/https://eurovisionfun.com/en/2024/02/luxembourg-tali-says-she-is-proud-to-be-jewish/ . live .
  11. Web site: Washak . James . Luxembourg: Tali Is Hopeful of Taking Luxembourg to the Final Tonight . Eurovoix . 2024-05-07 . 2024-05-08 . 10 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710195314/https://eurovoix.com/2024/05/07/luxembourg-tali-is-hopeful-of-taking-luxembourg-to-the-final-tonight/ . live .
  12. Web site: About Tali . taligolergant.com . 29 January 2024 . 10 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240710195145/https://www.taligolergant.com/ . live .
  13. Web site: Nadin . Christophe . 2024-01-28 . Qui est Tali, la chanteuse qui représentera le Luxembourg à l'Eurovision . Who is Tali, the singer who will represent Luxembourg in Eurovision? . 2024-01-29 . virgule.lu . fr . 29 January 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240129045536/https://www.virgule.lu/luxembourg/qui-est-tali-la-chanteuse-qui-representera-le-luxembourg-a-l-eurovision/7673432.html . live .
  14. Web site: Stephenson. James. Luxembourg: Luxembourg Song Contest Artists Revealed. Eurovoix. 11 December 2023. 27 January 2024. 9 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240109132404/https://eurovoix.com/2023/12/11/luxembourg-luxembourg-song-contest-artists-being-revealed/. live.
  15. Web site: Koronakis. Spyros. Luxembourg: These are the songs competing in Luxembourg Song Contest 2024!. Eurovisionfun. 9 January 2024. 27 January 2024. 27 January 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240127222107/https://eurovisionfun.com/en/2024/01/luxembourg-these-are-the-songs-competing-in-luxembourg-song-contest-2024-renewing-article/. live.
  16. Web site: Brown . Hannah . Israeli Tali Golergant, representing Luxembourg, makes it to Eurovision final . . 2024-05-07 . 2024-05-08 . 8 May 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240508120109/https://www.jpost.com/international/article-800349 . live .