Biography
Who is Peter Nalitch?
Education and Early Life
Peter Andreyevich Nalitch was born in Moscow, Russia. He attended the Moscow Architectural Institute to complete his education. His grandfather, Zahid Nalić, was an opera singer originally from Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina. This musical lineage predates the artist's own career in the entertainment industry.
Rising to Internet Popularity
Peter Nalitch became well known in Russia after posting a music video for his song Gitar on YouTube in 2007. The clip featured his own humorous, self-deprecating take on the lyrics and amateur film editing. Millions of viewers watched the video within three years of its release.
This online popularity led to interviews and features in various Russian publications. In 2007, he had composed roughly forty songs, which he made available to the public for free on his personal website.
The Musical Collective and Touring
To perform his music, Peter formed a band called Peter Nalitch's Musical Collective, often shortened to MKPN. The group toured extensively across Russia, visiting large cities such as Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Nizhny Novgorod. They released their first album, titled Radost Prostykh Melody, in 2008.
The band also put out an EP called More and a concert DVD titled MKPN v B1 Maximum. In 2009, they performed as headliners at the Sfinks festival in Antwerp, Belgium. The group also experimented with live broadcasting, performing an acoustic set from their home in 2009 and a concert in Moscow streamed on RuTube.
Eurovision and Musical Diversity
In 2010, Peter Nalitch and Friends were selected to represent Russia at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Oslo. They performed the song Lost and Forgotten during the final on May 29, finishing in eleventh place.
His musical output is quite diverse regarding language and style. He sings in Russian, English, Italian, and French, and even uses a made-up language called Baburi. The artist is self-produced and manages his own projects.
Collaborators and Discography
The band lineup features several skilled musicians. Peter provides vocals, piano, accordion, and guitar. The ensemble includes Yura Kostenko on saxophone, flute, and piano, while Sergei Sokolov contributes with the domra, guitar, and vocals. Kostia Shvetsov plays guitar, Dima Simonov handles bass, and Denis Marinkin plays drums.
Their discography includes several releases, such as the 2010 album Vesyoliye Baburi and the international iTunes release titled Overseas in 2011. The collective maintains a consistent schedule of live performances and studio recordings.
Birthday and age
Peter Nalitch was born on April 30, 1981, which makes Peter 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Peter shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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