Ivana (singer)
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Vania Todorova Kaludova (Bulgarian Cyrillic: Ваня Тодорова Калудова), better known as Ivana (Ивана), is a popular Bulgarian
female singer. She is one of the most prolific performers in the pop-folk
music style in Bulgaria
.
, Bulgaria
. She graduated from the Svishtov
University of Economics, and then studied at the Bourgas Free University for one term before leaving the law for later. Meanwhile, Ivana married. She has a daughter whose name is Teodora (Теодора).
coast with his orchestra. One night, their singer got sick and his daughter Ivana had to sing several Bulgarian folklore
songs in place of her. Ivana was perfect. She was immediately offered to perform with the orchestra for the summer. She was 14 years old and really liked being on the stage. After that she made a female formation called "Prima +", including her, Stoqna and Rumen Radoinov. The group was invited to sing at the hotel estate `Prikazkite` (translation: "The tales"). Ivana’s talent was noticed by the owner of the musical company Payner – Mitko Dimitrov
. He offered her a contract. Vanya Todorova Kaludova became Ivana and the hits started to appear one by one. Her first song is `Idol`, the second one, a duet with the male singer Kosta Markov, was `Darvo bez koren`(A tree without roots). Her third single became a real hit – `100 patrona` (100 bullets). The debut album was named after this song. She came to prominence and fame with that album, released in 2000. In the next 8 years Ivana became the biggest Bulgarian star. She is also known as "the singer of the people", not only because she is loved by many, but also for her cheerful manner while communicating with her fans.
DVDs
made an impressive tour in 5 Bulgarian cities. She sang her newer and older hits, traditional Bulgarian folk songs and made a duet with Indira Radić
.
In 2005,2006 and 2007 Ivana took part in the national tour of Planeta TV and Payner along with 8 more famous Bulgarian singers, including Kamelia
, Emilia
, Maria
,etc.
"Ivana LIVE Tour USA 2008" took place in Atlantic city, New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Tampa, Chicago and Washington. She performed seven concerts for the Bulgarians living in USA.
Bulgarians
The Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
female singer. She is one of the most prolific performers in the pop-folk
Pop-folk
Pop-folk is the umbrella term for the popular musical genres originating in the Balkans and Eastern Europe that are characteristic by the fusion of commercial folk music and "nightclub" music. The term is used alternatively for Turbo-folk and Chalga and is mostly used in Bulgaria...
music style in Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
.
Biography
Ivana was born on January 31, 1969 in AytosAytos
Aytos , sometimes written Aitos and Ajtos, is a town located in eastern Bulgaria some 30 kilometers from the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and belonging to the administrative boundaries of Burgas Province. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Aytos Municipality...
, Bulgaria
Bulgaria
Bulgaria , officially the Republic of Bulgaria , is a parliamentary democracy within a unitary constitutional republic in Southeast Europe. The country borders Romania to the north, Serbia and Macedonia to the west, Greece and Turkey to the south, as well as the Black Sea to the east...
. She graduated from the Svishtov
Svishtov
Svishtov is a town in northern Bulgaria, located in Veliko Tarnovo Province on the right bank of the Danube river opposite the Romanian town of Zimnicea. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Svishtov Municipality...
University of Economics, and then studied at the Bourgas Free University for one term before leaving the law for later. Meanwhile, Ivana married. She has a daughter whose name is Teodora (Теодора).
Career
Ivana’s father worked along the Black SeaBlack Sea
The Black Sea is bounded by Europe, Anatolia and the Caucasus and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and the Aegean seas and various straits. The Bosphorus strait connects it to the Sea of Marmara, and the strait of the Dardanelles connects that sea to the Aegean...
coast with his orchestra. One night, their singer got sick and his daughter Ivana had to sing several Bulgarian folklore
Folklore
Folklore consists of legends, music, oral history, proverbs, jokes, popular beliefs, fairy tales and customs that are the traditions of a culture, subculture, or group. It is also the set of practices through which those expressive genres are shared. The study of folklore is sometimes called...
songs in place of her. Ivana was perfect. She was immediately offered to perform with the orchestra for the summer. She was 14 years old and really liked being on the stage. After that she made a female formation called "Prima +", including her, Stoqna and Rumen Radoinov. The group was invited to sing at the hotel estate `Prikazkite` (translation: "The tales"). Ivana’s talent was noticed by the owner of the musical company Payner – Mitko Dimitrov
Mitko Dimitrov
Mitko Dimitrov is a prominent Bulgarian businessman. As the owner and CEO of the Payner music company promoting pop-folk music, Dimitrov belongs to the group of the most successful entrepreneurs from South-East Europe region...
. He offered her a contract. Vanya Todorova Kaludova became Ivana and the hits started to appear one by one. Her first song is `Idol`, the second one, a duet with the male singer Kosta Markov, was `Darvo bez koren`(A tree without roots). Her third single became a real hit – `100 patrona` (100 bullets). The debut album was named after this song. She came to prominence and fame with that album, released in 2000. In the next 8 years Ivana became the biggest Bulgarian star. She is also known as "the singer of the people", not only because she is loved by many, but also for her cheerful manner while communicating with her fans.
Discography
CDs- One Hundred Cartridges (in Bulgarian - 100 патрона) (2000)
- Ivana - Live (in Bulgarian - Ивана - Live) (2001)
- It smells of... love (in Bulgarian -Мирише на... любов) (2003)
- Without limits (in Bulgarian -Без Граници) (2003)
- Non-stop (in Bulgarian - Няма спиране) (2004)
- Dose of love (in Bulgarian - Доза любов) (2005)
- Single best collection (2006)
- Every day is a holiday (in Bulgarian - Празник всеки ден) (2006)
- Ivana MP3 Hits collection (2007)
- Twinkle in the eyes (in Bulgarian - Блясък в очите) (2008)
DVDs
- Without limits (in Bulgarian - Без Граници) (2003)
- Best Video Selection 1 (2005)
- Stars on the stage-live(in Bulgarian -Звезди на сцената-live) (2005)-A concert with the Serbian singer Indira RadićIndira RadicIndira Radić is a Serbian folk, turbo-folk, pop-folk and pop singer. She has established herself on the Balkan music scene without creating controversy in the mass media.-Early life:...
- Best Video Selection 2 (2007)
Awards
- 2000 - Debut of the year - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2001 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2002 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best song of the year - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2003 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Best clip (Нещо НеТипично (Something atypical)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Most loved song of the audience - Planeta TV Awards
- 2004 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2004 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2005 - „Star of the year” - The awards of „Блясък” magazine
- 2005 - Best live singing - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2005 - Album of the year(Няма спиране(Non-stop)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2005 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2005 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2006 - Best Female Singer - The musical awards of „Нов фолк” magazine
- 2006 - Best Female Singer - Planeta TV Awards
- 2007 - Най-добре угоена селска дворна свиня - BG Music Awards
- 2007 - Album of the year(Доза любов(Dose of love)) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2007 - Superstar(A special award for the best singer in the last 5 years) - Planeta TV Awards
- 2008 - Album of the year(Празник всеки ден(Every day is a holiday)) - Planeta TV Awards
Tours
In 2005 Ivana and the Serbian singer Indira RadićIndira Radic
Indira Radić is a Serbian folk, turbo-folk, pop-folk and pop singer. She has established herself on the Balkan music scene without creating controversy in the mass media.-Early life:...
made an impressive tour in 5 Bulgarian cities. She sang her newer and older hits, traditional Bulgarian folk songs and made a duet with Indira Radić
Indira Radic
Indira Radić is a Serbian folk, turbo-folk, pop-folk and pop singer. She has established herself on the Balkan music scene without creating controversy in the mass media.-Early life:...
.
In 2005,2006 and 2007 Ivana took part in the national tour of Planeta TV and Payner along with 8 more famous Bulgarian singers, including Kamelia
Kamelia
Kamelia Vladimirova Veskova , better known as Kamelia, is one of the biggest Chalga stars in Bulgaria. She started her career in the mid 1990s and released her first album in 1998....
, Emilia
Emilia (Bulgarian singer)
Emilia Valeva , professionally known as Emilia , is a Bulgarian pop folk singer. She has released five albums to date.-Early life:...
, Maria
Maria (Bulgarian singer)
Maria Panaiotka Kirova , best known as Maria , is a Bulgarian pop-folk singer.-Early life:Maria was born in Stara Zagora. She made her debut on the children show for young talents with the song "Clovers"...
,etc.
"Ivana LIVE Tour USA 2008" took place in Atlantic city, New York, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Tampa, Chicago and Washington. She performed seven concerts for the Bulgarians living in USA.