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'''Alexandra Năftănăilă''' (b. October 2, 1991), better known under her stage name, '''Sandra N.''', is a [[Romanians|Romanian]] [[singer]] of [[dance music]]. |
'''Alexandra Iulia Năftănăilă''' (b. October 2, 1991), better known under her stage name, '''Sandra N.''', is a [[Romanians|Romanian]] [[singer]] of [[dance music]]. |
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== Early life and studies == |
== Early life and studies == |
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Alexandra Năftănăilă was born on October 2, 1991, in [[Câmpulung]], a town in [[Argeș County]], [[Romania]]. She is the daughter of Ion Năftănăilă, mayor of the commune of [[Albeștii de Muscel]], in the same county. |
Alexandra Năftănăilă was born on October 2, 1991, in [[Câmpulung]], a town in [[Argeș County]], [[Romania]]. She is the daughter of Ion Năftănăilă, mayor of the commune of [[Albeștii de Muscel]], in the same county.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.universulargesean.ro//politica/3805-fiica-primarului-din-albestii-de-muscel-noua-cucerire-a-lui-cristian-boureanu|title = Fiica primarului din Albeştii de Muscel, noua cucerire a lui Cristian Boureanu|date = 16 July 2014|accessdate = |website = Universul Argeşean|publisher = |last = |first = |language = Romanian}}</ref> |
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First contact with music was at the age of three, when she participated in Tip Top Minitop, a song contest where also debuted other Romanian singers, among them [[:ro:Andra|Andra]]. She was a member of the Pupils' Club of Câmpulung, in the vocal group, wherewith she participated in an international festival in [[Turkey]], representing Romania. Sandra N. composes songs since she was 12 years, in [[organ (music)|organ]] and [[guitar]], both lyrics and melody. |
First contact with music was at the age of three, when she participated in Tip Top Minitop,<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.curier.ro/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=44496&Itemid=377|title = Musceleanca Alexandra Năftănăilă, în lupta pentru Eurovision|date = 16 February 2013|accessdate = |website = Curierul Zilei|publisher = |last = Manole|first = N.|language = Romanian}}</ref> a song contest where also debuted other Romanian singers, among them [[:ro:Andra|Andra]]. She was a member of the Pupils' Club of Câmpulung, in the vocal group, wherewith she participated in an international festival in [[Turkey]], representing Romania. Sandra N. composes songs since she was 12 years, in [[organ (music)|organ]] and [[guitar]], both lyrics and melody.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.niggerul.ro/sandra-n-biografie-sandra-n|title = Biografie Sandra N|date = 20 May 2012|accessdate = |website = Niggerul.ro|publisher = |last = |first = |language = Romanian}}</ref> |
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[[File:Casa Olaru.JPG|thumb|200px|left|[[Câmpulung]], hometown of Sandra N.]] |
[[File:Casa Olaru.JPG|thumb|200px|left|[[Câmpulung]], hometown of Sandra N.]] |
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She took singing lessons at the Children's Palace in [[Bucharest]] with Șerban Georgescu, while working on a pop-dance album of 10 songs with Săndel Bălan. The promotional song on the album was ''Terra'', composed by Sandra, wherewith she participated in several national television shows as ''Plaja lui Măruță'' ([[TVR2|TVR 2]]), ''Teo'' ([[Zone Romantica|Romantica]]), ''Femeia conduce'', ''Zodia Fluturelui'' ([[Euforia Lifestyle TV]]). Two years and half took singing lessons with [[:ro:Crina Mardare|Crina Mardare]], then for three years she was part of ''Caravana lui Axinte'' ([[:ro:Florin Petrescu|Florin Petrescu]]), wherewith she had dozens of shows across the country. She sang on stages where performed in the same show artists of different genres: [[Voltaj]], [[Anda Adam]], [[Anna Lesko]], [[:ro:N&D|N&D]], [[:ro:Daniela Gyorfi|Daniela Gyorfi]] and many others. On stage in Câmpulung she had the honor to sing before the band [[Cargo (band)|Cargo]] and to meet and seek advice from artists like [[Monica Anghel]], [[Marcel Pavel]] or [[Iris (Romanian band)|Iris]]. |
She took singing lessons at the Children's Palace in [[Bucharest]] with Șerban Georgescu, while working on a pop-dance album of 10 songs with Săndel Bălan. The promotional song on the album was ''Terra'', composed by Sandra, wherewith she participated in several national television shows as ''Plaja lui Măruță'' ([[TVR2|TVR 2]]), ''Teo'' ([[Zone Romantica|Romantica]]), ''Femeia conduce'', ''Zodia Fluturelui'' ([[Euforia Lifestyle TV]]). Two years and half took singing lessons with [[:ro:Crina Mardare|Crina Mardare]], then for three years she was part of ''Caravana lui Axinte'' ([[:ro:Florin Petrescu|Florin Petrescu]]), wherewith she had dozens of shows across the country. She sang on stages where performed in the same show artists of different genres: [[Voltaj]], [[Anda Adam]], [[Anna Lesko]], [[:ro:N&D|N&D]], [[:ro:Daniela Gyorfi|Daniela Gyorfi]] and many others. On stage in Câmpulung she had the honor to sing before the band [[Cargo (band)|Cargo]] and to meet and seek advice from artists like [[Monica Anghel]], [[Marcel Pavel]] or [[Iris (Romanian band)|Iris]].<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.onlinestudent.ro/stiri/alexandra-naftanaila-cum-sa-nu-simti-fiori-cand-asculti-quedate|title = Alexandra Naftanaila: Cum sa nu simti fiori cand asculti Quedate!?|date = 1 June 2010|accessdate = |website = onlinestudent.ro|publisher = |last = Daradan|first = Bogdan|language = Romanian}}</ref> |
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She participated in the [[:ro:Megastar|Megastar]] preselection, she passed it, but the fact that she was turning 17 only in October prevented her from going any further. In the election campaign she had performances in Argeș area, including [[Pitești]]. |
She participated in the [[:ro:Megastar|Megastar]] preselection, she passed it, but the fact that she was turning 17 only in October prevented her from going any further. In the election campaign she had performances in Argeș area, including [[Pitești]]. |
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She was a national Olympic in 2010 at [[philosophy]], first place in the county and mention in the country. Also in 2010 she was admitted to the Faculty of Journalism and Communication. |
She was a national Olympic in 2010 at [[philosophy]], first place in the county and mention in the country. Also in 2010 she was admitted to the Faculty of Journalism and Communication.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.libertatea.ro/detalii/articol/sandra-n-marius-nedelcu-un-joc-al-seductiei-483599.html|title = Sandra N. lansează "Te joci cu mintea mea", alături de Marius Nedelcu|date = 27 February 2014|accessdate = |website = Libertatea|publisher = |last = |first = |language = Romanian}}</ref> |
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In 2011 she participated in the TV show Next Diva, an experience that matured her. In this competition she met several celebrities, because every show had a special guest: [[Alexandru Arșinel]], [[:ro:Pepe (cântăreț)|Pepe]], [[:ro:Aurelian Temișan|Aurelian Temișan]], [[Andreea Bălan]], etc. |
In 2011 she participated in the TV show Next Diva, an experience that matured her. In this competition she met several celebrities, because every show had a special guest: [[Alexandru Arșinel]], [[:ro:Pepe (cântăreț)|Pepe]], [[:ro:Aurelian Temișan|Aurelian Temișan]], [[Andreea Bălan]], etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url = http://www.mediapromusic.ro/artisti/10245940-sandra-n|title = Sandra N.|date = |accessdate = |website = MediaPro Music|publisher = |last = |first = |language = Romanian}}</ref> |
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== Debut on music market and subsequent success == |
== Debut on music market and subsequent success == |
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[[File:Adi Sina Performing.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Adrian Sînă]], manager of Sandra N.]] |
[[File:Adi Sina Performing.jpg|thumb|200px|[[Adrian Sînă]], manager of Sandra N.]] |
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Revision as of 13:17, 24 March 2015
Sandra N. | |
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| Birth name | Alexandra Iulia Năftănăilă |
| Born | October 2, 1991 Câmpulung, Argeș County |
| Genres | Dance, pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Electronic organ, guitar |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Roton, MediaPro Music |
Alexandra Iulia Năftănăilă (b. October 2, 1991), better known under her stage name, Sandra N., is a Romanian singer of dance music.
Early life and studies
Alexandra Năftănăilă was born on October 2, 1991, in Câmpulung, a town in Argeș County, Romania. She is the daughter of Ion Năftănăilă, mayor of the commune of Albeștii de Muscel, in the same county.[1]
First contact with music was at the age of three, when she participated in Tip Top Minitop,[2] a song contest where also debuted other Romanian singers, among them Andra. She was a member of the Pupils' Club of Câmpulung, in the vocal group, wherewith she participated in an international festival in Turkey, representing Romania. Sandra N. composes songs since she was 12 years, in organ and guitar, both lyrics and melody.[3]
She took singing lessons at the Children's Palace in Bucharest with Șerban Georgescu, while working on a pop-dance album of 10 songs with Săndel Bălan. The promotional song on the album was Terra, composed by Sandra, wherewith she participated in several national television shows as Plaja lui Măruță (TVR 2), Teo (Romantica), Femeia conduce, Zodia Fluturelui (Euforia Lifestyle TV). Two years and half took singing lessons with Crina Mardare, then for three years she was part of Caravana lui Axinte (Florin Petrescu), wherewith she had dozens of shows across the country. She sang on stages where performed in the same show artists of different genres: Voltaj, Anda Adam, Anna Lesko, N&D, Daniela Gyorfi and many others. On stage in Câmpulung she had the honor to sing before the band Cargo and to meet and seek advice from artists like Monica Anghel, Marcel Pavel or Iris.[4]
She participated in the Megastar preselection, she passed it, but the fact that she was turning 17 only in October prevented her from going any further. In the election campaign she had performances in Argeș area, including Pitești.
She was a national Olympic in 2010 at philosophy, first place in the county and mention in the country. Also in 2010 she was admitted to the Faculty of Journalism and Communication.[5]
In 2011 she participated in the TV show Next Diva, an experience that matured her. In this competition she met several celebrities, because every show had a special guest: Alexandru Arșinel, Pepe, Aurelian Temișan, Andreea Bălan, etc.[6]
Debut on music market and subsequent success
In 2011 she enters the music market, when Adrian Sînă becomes her manager. Sandra is known for her collaborations in songs like Angel (feat. Adrian Sînă), I'm Sorry or Boracay (feat. Akcent). The first two collaborations have had three nominations at Romanian Music Awards 2012: Best Male for Angel, Best Pop and Best Group for I'm Sorry. The first single of her career, Obsession, was launched in October 2012. There followed other songs from the album: Un străin (English: A stranger), Numele meu (English: My name). In October 2013 she releases the video of Boracay, a collaboration with Akcent. The song reached number 1 in Bulgaria and entered the charts of several countries in Europe, among them Turkey, Italy, Poland and Norway.
Discography
| Sandra N. discography | |
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| Studio albums | 11 |
| Music videos | 7 |
| Singles | 6 |
| Song | Language | Date released | Label | Video |
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| "Angel" (feat. Adrian Sînă) |
English | January 18, 2012 | MediaPro Music | 
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| "I'm sorry" (feat. Akcent) |
English | April 18, 2012 | Roton |
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| "Obsession" | English | October 18, 2012 | MediaPro Music |
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| "Un străin" | Romanian | November 21, 2012 | Sisterhoodlive Records | 
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| "Numele meu" | Romanian | June 5, 2013 | Sisterhoodlive Records |
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| "Boracay" (feat. Akcent) |
English | October 23, 2013 | Roton |
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| "Te joci cu mintea mea" (feat. Marius Nedelcu) |
Romanian | February 27, 2014 | Roton |
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| "Reyna" (feat. Tommy Boy & LLP) |
English, Spanish | June 27, 2014 | Roton |
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| "Liar" | English | July 21, 2014 | Roton |
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| "Prima iubire" | Romanian | November 7, 2014 | Roton |
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| "Ballerina" | English, Spanish | March 17, 2015 | Roton |
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References
- ^ "Fiica primarului din Albeştii de Muscel, noua cucerire a lui Cristian Boureanu". Universul Argeşean (in Romanian). 16 July 2014.
- ^ Manole, N. (16 February 2013). "Musceleanca Alexandra Năftănăilă, în lupta pentru Eurovision". Curierul Zilei (in Romanian).
- ^ "Biografie Sandra N". Niggerul.ro (in Romanian). 20 May 2012.
- ^ Daradan, Bogdan (1 June 2010). "Alexandra Naftanaila: Cum sa nu simti fiori cand asculti Quedate!?". onlinestudent.ro (in Romanian).
- ^ "Sandra N. lansează "Te joci cu mintea mea", alături de Marius Nedelcu". Libertatea (in Romanian). 27 February 2014.
- ^ "Sandra N." MediaPro Music (in Romanian).