Bianka (singer)
Bianka (born Belarusian: Таццяна Эдуардаўна Ліпніцкая; in Russian: Tatyana Eduardovna Lipnitskaya, Татьяна Эдуардовна Липницкая, 17 September 1985) is a Belarusian-Russian singer, songwriter and rapper. She rose to prominence in 2005 with the release of her song Swan which later on became the soundtrack to the Russian film, Бой с тенью, Shadow Boxing.[1]
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Birth name | Tatianna Eduardovna Lipnitskaya |
Born | Minsk, Byelorussian SSR | 17 September 1985
Origin | Minsk, Belarus |
Genres | Pop, R&B, hip hop, rap, dance |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Producer, TV host, actress, dancer |
Years active | 2001–present |
Website | biankanumber1.ru |
Aside from Belarus, she has popular following in Russia, FSU and Israel.
Biography and career
Tatiana was born on September 17, 1985 in Minsk.
As a child, she sang in the choir and participated in the group of folk dances. However, she was expelled from the choir for non-traditional vocal.4 years she worked in the State Orchestra of Symphonic and Popular Music of the Republic of Belarus conducted by Mikhail Finberg. Bianca plays the cello musical instrument. At the age of 16 she formed a worthy repertoire for herself. In 2001, she won the Grand Prix of the international competition of young performers "Mallow" (held in Poland). Bianka became a soloist with the National Orchestra of Symphonic and Popular Music of the Republic of Belarus. At this time, she wrote songs and sang. Later, she held a tour in Germany.
In 2005 Bianka received a formal offer to represent Belarus in the international "Eurovision Song Contest" and at the same time, she was invited to work in Moscow, with Sergei Parkhomenko (Serge). She declined. In the same year, Bianca with Max Lawrence released the song "Swan", which became popular, and later was put on the soundtrack of the film " Shadow Boxing ". In 2006 came the album "Russian Folk R'n'B". In the same year, the singer’s debut music video for the song “There Were Dances” was released. There is also an English version of this song.
In 2007 she published a collection of her songs on the album- "On the summer." In 2008 – the album "38 locks".In 2011 came the album "Our Generation" was released, in which she released songs in hip-hop, rap. In 2013, Bianka released the album “Bianka.Music”, in this album dance music was presented.
Personal life
In February 2018, Bianka announced an engagement with the guitarist and a member of her ensemble, Roman Bezrukov, and on August 7 of the same year, the couple played a wedding.4 months later they divorced. In an interview for Peopletalk, Bianka reported that she herself initiated the divorce.
Studio Albums
- Russian folk R'n'B (2006)
- About Summer (2007)
- 38 locks (2008)
- Our Generation (2011)
- Bianka. Music (2014)
- Thoughts In Notes (2016)
- Than i love (2018)
- Harmony (2018)
References and footnotes
- БЬЯНКА / BYANKA. Empire Concert Agency (Russian)