Grigor Koprov
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Grigor Koprov (born September 30, 1943 in Ohrid
, now Republic of Macedonia
) is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian
pop music
composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski
, Vlado Janevski
, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić
, Karolina Gočeva
and Andrijana Janevska
.
In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski represented the Republic of Macedonia (as FYR Macedonia) at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
, the first contest for the Republic. Koprov has made many other attempts in the contest, with his songs failing to win the Macedonian National Final.
He is best known for his work with Macedonia's "Elvis" - Toše Proeski
. Koprov composed Proeski's mega hits: "Sonce Vo Tvoite Rusi Kosi" ("The Sun in Your Golden Hair"), "Usni Na Usni" ("Lips on Lips"), and "Nemir" ("Restless," which was sung in duet with Karolina Gočeva
).
He is also known as a composer for the famous Macedonian singer Maja Odžaklievska, with songs such as: "Julija," "Te ljubam ludo," "Niki," "Lidu lidu du," "Šila" and "Prosti mi."
Most recently, he wrote the song "Mojot Svet" which was a Macedonian entry performed by Karolina Gočeva at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
. He also composed a song ("Zastani, solzi izbrisi") for Aleksandar Belov
.
Ohrid
Ohrid is a city on the eastern shore of Lake Ohrid in the Republic of Macedonia. It has about 42,000 inhabitants, making it the seventh largest city in the country. The city is the seat of Ohrid Municipality. Ohrid is notable for having once had 365 churches, one for each day of the year and has...
, now Republic of Macedonia
Republic of Macedonia
Macedonia , officially the Republic of Macedonia , is a country located in the central Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. It is one of the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, from which it declared independence in 1991...
) is arguably one of the most famous Macedonian
Macedonians (ethnic group)
The Macedonians also referred to as Macedonian Slavs: "... the term Slavomacedonian was introduced and was accepted by the community itself, which at the time had a much more widespread non-Greek Macedonian ethnic consciousness...
pop music
Pop music
Pop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
composers. He has worked with many stars like Toše Proeski
Toše Proeski
Todor Toše Proeski was a Macedonian multi-genre singer, songwriter and actor. He was popular across the entire Balkan area and all around Eastern Europe, and locally he was considered a top act of the Macedonian music scene...
, Vlado Janevski
Vlado Janevski
Vladimir Vlado Janevski is a popular Macedonian singer. He was Macedonia's first Eurovision contestant, finishing 19th in Birmingham at the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Ne Zori, Zoro".-Biography:...
, Marjan Stojanovski, Martin Vučić
Martin Vucic
Martin Vučić is a Macedonian Pop musician. He is the son of Macedonian-born Serb performer, Dragan Vučić.-Biography:...
, Karolina Gočeva
Karolina Goceva
Karolina Gočeva, often credited as Karolina Gocheva is a Macedonian singer. She represented Macedonia in the 2002 and 2007 Eurovision Song Contests, ranking 19th and 14th, respectively...
and Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska
Andrijana Janevska , born December 6, 1981) is a famous Macedonian singer and musician.-Biography:Janevska was born in Skopje capital of Republic of Macedonia , Yugoslavia) where she currently works and lives. Her occupation is a violinist for the Macedonian National Opera. In addition to her...
.
In 1997 he composed the song "Ne Zori Zoro" with which Vlado Janevski represented the Republic of Macedonia (as FYR Macedonia) at the Eurovision Song Contest 1998
Eurovision Song Contest 1998
The Eurovision Song Contest 1998 was the 43rd Eurovision Song Contest and was held on 9 May 1998 at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The presenters were Terry Wogan and Ulrika Jonsson...
, the first contest for the Republic. Koprov has made many other attempts in the contest, with his songs failing to win the Macedonian National Final.
He is best known for his work with Macedonia's "Elvis" - Toše Proeski
Toše Proeski
Todor Toše Proeski was a Macedonian multi-genre singer, songwriter and actor. He was popular across the entire Balkan area and all around Eastern Europe, and locally he was considered a top act of the Macedonian music scene...
. Koprov composed Proeski's mega hits: "Sonce Vo Tvoite Rusi Kosi" ("The Sun in Your Golden Hair"), "Usni Na Usni" ("Lips on Lips"), and "Nemir" ("Restless," which was sung in duet with Karolina Gočeva
Karolina Goceva
Karolina Gočeva, often credited as Karolina Gocheva is a Macedonian singer. She represented Macedonia in the 2002 and 2007 Eurovision Song Contests, ranking 19th and 14th, respectively...
).
He is also known as a composer for the famous Macedonian singer Maja Odžaklievska, with songs such as: "Julija," "Te ljubam ludo," "Niki," "Lidu lidu du," "Šila" and "Prosti mi."
Most recently, he wrote the song "Mojot Svet" which was a Macedonian entry performed by Karolina Gočeva at the Eurovision Song Contest 2007
Eurovision Song Contest 2007
The Eurovision Song Contest 2007 was the 52nd edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It was won by first-time appearance as an independent country Serbia and was held at the Hartwall Areena in Helsinki, Finland from 10 May to 12 May. The host broadcaster was YLE.Finland earned the right to host...
. He also composed a song ("Zastani, solzi izbrisi") for Aleksandar Belov
Aleksandar Belov
Aleksandar Belov is a Macedonian singer, best known for his participation in the former Yugoslav Star Academy called Operacija trijumf. He was the favorite during the whole show, and among 13 gala nights he was chosen for the student with most votes, but in the end he finished as a second runner-up...
.