Elitsa Todorova
| Elitsa Todorova | |
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Elitsa Todorova (left) performing with Stoyan Yankoulov (right)
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| Background information | |
| Born |
2 September 1977 Varna, Bulgaria |
| Genres |
Bulgarian folklore Ethno Neo-folk Experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, percussionist |
| Instruments | Tarambuka, drums, maraca, claves, chimes, guiro |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Associated acts | Stoyan Yankoulov |
| Website | www |
Elitsa Todorova (Bulgarian: Елица Тодорова; born 2 September 1977 in Varna, Bulgaria) is a Bulgarian folk singer and professional percussionist. Todorova formed the duo Elitsa & Stoyan and they represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 in Helsinki, and once again represent Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö.
Elitsa was born in Varna. She has worked with a number of noted choirs, ensembles and musicians (Bulgarian and foreign) and has participated in concerts in a number of countries. She has also been awarded several prizes.
In 2003 Elitsa Todorova began working with Bulgaria's most popular and renowned drummer and percussionist Stoyan Yankoulov.
On 25 February 2007, Elitsa & Stoyans song "Water" won the Bulgarian National Television's public contest and was selected as the song to represent Bulgaria in Eurovision Song Contest 2007. The song advanced from the semi-final to become Bulgaria's first ever participation in a final. In the final Elitsa and Stoyan finished in 5th place.
Elitsa & Stoyan represented Bulgaria in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö, this time with the song "Samo shampioni".
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