Blaxy Girls

Blaxy Girls was a Romanian all-girl rock band from Constanta, Romania. The band consists of lead singer Rucsandra Iliescu, bassist Cristina Marinescu, guitarist Diana Ganea, pianist Ana Maria Nanu and drummer Gela Marinescu.

Blaxy Girls
OriginConstanţa, Romania
GenresRap Rock
Years active2008-2014
LabelsRoton
MembersRucsandra Iliescu
Anamaria Nanu
Diana Ganea
Gela Marinescu
Cristina Marinescu
Past membersAmalia Tirca

The group's first single, "If You Feel My Love" became quickly very popular in Romania.The second great hit is called "Dear Mama". The clip was internationally released in the beginning of March, as a present for the women and mothers all around the world. The first album of the group was released in December 2008.[1] They appeared in the semifinals of the 2008 Golden Stag Festival[2] and were among the finalists for the 2009 Romanian Eurovision Song Contest, with the song Dear Mama[3] finishing in a tie for second place.[4]

They planned to compete in the national selection of Romania for the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song "Save The World"[5] but later withdrew.

Discography
Main article: Blaxy Girls discography

Studio albums
Year Album details Peak chart positions
RO
2008 If You Feel My Love[a] 1
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References
  1. Toader, Elena (15 November 2008). "Michael Trăistariu and "Blaxy Girls" in concert in Constanta". Telegraf (in Romanian). Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  2. "Maneliste Costi Ionita, responsible for the success of pop-rock band Blaxy Girls" (in Romanian). Antena3. 3 October 2009. Archived from the original on July 8, 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  3. ""Zero", "Blaxy Girls" and Dalma, including Romanian Eurovision finalists". Telegraf (in Romanian). 29 January 2009. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  4. Floras, Stella (31 January 2009). "Romania has decided for Eurovision!". esctoday.com. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  5. Busa, Alexandru (21 October 2009). "The Blaxy Girls play their card again". esctoday.com. Archived from the original on 24 October 2009. Retrieved 21 October 2009.


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