Eleanor Cassar
Eleanor Cassar is one of Malta's leading pop singers with remarkable voice capabilities, specialising in pop, ballad and dance music.
Early life
Eleanor was born in 1982. Her success story started in 1993 at the age of 11 after her school teacher encouraged her to participate in musicals and theatrical events. Eleanor’s passion for music and acting led her to join her home town theatrical group Skene, whereby she was entrusted with main roles and solos as well as a number of a cappella during several acts throughout the years.
Since then Eleanor continued progressing and is now the lead singer of the five piece band ZoNe 5. The band plays Jazz, Soul, Pop and Rock.
Achievements
- 2000 - 1st - L-Għanja tal-Poplu
- 2001 - Most Promising Artist Award - Malta Music Awards
- 2004 - Best Interpretation - L-Għanja tal-Poplu
- 2004 - 1st - Super One TV Festival
- 2005 - 1st - Kanżunetta Indipendenża
- 2006 - 1st - Malta International TV Song Festival
International Festivals
On an international level, Eleanor took part in a number of festivals and has put Malta’s name forward by winning an outstanding string of song contests and awards. Some of her achievements include
- 2001 - 1st Place - Discovery Song Festival in Bulgaria
- 2004 - 1st Place - Golden Stag International Festival in Romania
- 2005 - 1st Place - Astana International Festival in Kazakhstan
- 2007 - Gold Award - Universong Festival in the Canary Islands.
A full list of achievements is found by clicking here.
Awards & recognitions
Eleanor is twice a winner of a FIDOF Award. She received her first FIDOF Award for Promising Artists in 2000 and another FIDOF Award for Best Interpretation in 2004.
Eleanor works closely with one of the most recognized authors in Malta Fleur Balzan and with singer and composer Paul Giordimaina who is also one of Malta's leading pianists. Moreover, Eleanor has jointly participated in a number of festivals together with Glen Vella, Malta’s representative at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf.
Discography
- 2005 - A Voice (album)
- 2010 - Signify (album)
- Through All My Life (single)
- If Love You Give and Tell Me (single & video)