Aminata Savadogo secured sixth place for Latvia in the 2015 Eurovision Song Contest with the track "Love Injected," marking the country's strongest performance in a decade. A polymath in the creative industries, she has navigated a professional trajectory as a singer, songwriter, record producer, and model while remaining based in Riga.
Early Musical Foundations
Born in Riga on 9 January 1993, Savadogo developed her musical skills through formal instruction. She studied with private tutor Nadežda Buharova starting at age 13 and completed education at the Bolderāja Music and Art School. Her secondary schooling included a specialized focus on the flute. Early public appearances included the television programs Krodziņā pie Paula and the choir competition Koru kari 3, where she performed as a member of the Golden Choir.
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Savadogo gained national recognition through participation in local music competitions, winning the television show Jaunā talantu fabrika. Her work in the studio was subsequently mentored by the Latvian singer Dons. In February 2015, she won the Supernova competition, securing her place as Latvia's Eurovision representative. Her debut studio album, Inner Voice, followed in April 2015. Her 2015 Eurovision performance earned 186 points, achieving the nation's fourth-highest placement in history.
Songwriting and Later Projects
Beyond her own vocal performances, Savadogo established herself as a songwriter for other artists. She wrote "Heartbeat" for Justs in 2016 and contributed to tracks for Aistė Pilvelytė and Samanta Tīna. Her 2021 collaboration with DJ Rudd, "Tas rakstīts debesīs (Piena ceļš)," performed by Dons, earned nominations for Song of the Year and Top Radio Hit at the 2022 Latvian Music Recording Awards. She also participated in the fifth season of the Russian singing competition Golos.
Fast facts
- Born: 9 January 1993, Riga
- Citizenship: Latvia
- Education: University of Latvia
- Occupations: Singer, songwriter, record producer, model
- Eurovision 2015 result: 6th place
- Debut album: Inner Voice (2015)
Questions readers ask
What song did Aminata Savadogo perform at Eurovision 2015?
She performed the song "Love Injected."
Has she written music for other Eurovision contestants?
Yes, she co-wrote "Heartbeat" for Justs, "Still Breathing" for Samanta Tīna, and "The Moon Is Rising," also for Samanta Tīna.
Achievements
- Instruments: flute and voice
- Genres: contemporary R&B
