Nora Nova
Ahinora Kumanova (Bulgarian: Ахинора Куманова; 8 May 1928 – 9 February 2022), better known by the stage name of Nora Nova, was a Bulgarian and German singer. She was the first Bulgarian to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964, although she then represented West Germany.[1] Bulgaria itself first participated only in 2005.
Her father was an official of
Belene concentration camp or sentenced to death by the People's Court.[2]
In 1959, Ahinora left
nul points for West Germany, and hence 13th (last) place.[4]
Kumanova returned to Bulgaria after the
Simeon Sakskoburggotski. She had explained that action with her monarchist convictions (which she states were the reason for her to leave Bulgaria during Communist rule) and with her belief in the personal integrity of Tsar Simeon II, whom she referred to as "the tsar" and described as "pure" and an "icon" with a unique aura.[2]
Death
She died on 9 February 2022, at the age of 93.[5]
References
- ^ Carter, William (10 February 2022). "R.I.P. Nora Nova: Germany's 1964 Entrant Dies at Age 93". ESCUnited. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
- ^ a b c "Нора Нова: Уморих се в България да движим въздуха. November 11th 2005". segabg.com. Retrieved 16 October 2008.
- ^ "Das Erste: Eurovision Song Contest- Eurovision Song Contest 2008". eurovision.ndr.de. Retrieved 16 October 2008.
- ^ "The alternative guide to Bulgaria". BBC. 21 May 2004. Retrieved 16 October 2008.
- ^ Почина легендата Нора Нова (in Bulgarian)
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