InCulto
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InCulto | |
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 InCulto performing at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Lithuania |
| Genres | Ska, funk |
| Years active | 2003–2011 |
| Members | Jurgis Didžiulis Aurelijus Morlencas Sergej Makidon Jievaras Jasinskis Laurynas Lapė |
InCulto was a Lithuanian music group. It has the following members: Colombian-born Lithuanian Jurgis Didžiulis (lead vocal), Aurelijus Morlencas, Sergej Makidon, Jievaras Jasinskis and Laurynas Lapė.
Eurovision 2010
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In their first Eurovision attempt, the band came second after LT United in the Lithuanian national final of 2006 with their song Welcome To Lithuania. On 4 March 2010, Inculto won the Lithuanian national final to represent Lithuania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010. They performed Eastern European Funk in the second semi-final held on 27 May 2010 in Oslo, Norway.[1] The band did not receive enough points to get into the final. However they did receive top points (12) from one country, Ireland.
Splitting up
[edit]The band announced, in a Facebook article, that they would split up by the end of January 2011. They also decided to finish up by releasing their last album for free.[2] In the article they say that they are very happy with 2010 and would like to stop at a high point for the band.
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- PostSovPop (2004)
- Marijos Žemės Superhitai (2007)
- Closer Than You Think (2010)
Singles
[edit]- "Jei labai nori" (with Linas Karalius) (2004)
- "Suk, suk ratelį" (2004)
- "Boogaloo" (2005)
- "Welcome To Lithuania" (2006)
- "Reikia bandyt" (feat. Erica Jennings) (2007)
- "Pasiilgau namų" (feat. Andrius Rimiškis) (2007)
- "Eastern European Funk" (2010)
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2004 | InCulto | Best New Act in Bravo Music Awards | Won |
| 2005 | InCulto | Best Band in Bravo Music Awards | Won |
| 2005 | InCulto | Best Alternative Act in Radiocentras Music Awards | Won |
| 2006 | InCulto | MTV Europe Music Award for Best Baltic Act | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^ Webb, Glen (4 March 2010). "East European Funk for Lithuania". European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 4 March 2010.
- ^ InCulto (3 January 2011). "Free New Album "Closer Than You Think" Download".
External links
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Media related to InCulto at Wikimedia Commons
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