

Gunesh is a popular Belarusian singer of Azerbaijani origin. Gunesh was born in the city of Baranovichi and spent her school years there. Her vocal abilities became visible early. When Gunesh was only 3 years old, she announced that she was gonna be the most popular singer ever! When she was the main soloist of the school choir, all teachers were sure that Gunesh would have a success if she decided to sing in the future. As a young girl she didn’t have any contacts in the world of music, and it was really hard to imagine that some day she would appear at the big st age! However Gunesh was lucky to meet the great person and teacher, musician and composer Fedor Zhilyak. He revealed an artist in a budding singer, and helped Gunesh improve her vocal talent. Gunesh's artistic career began with international vocal contests. She took part in lots and lots of them. Every victory gave her confidence and desire to work more and more. In 2000 she was invited to be the soloist of the Youth Music Hall Theatre in Minsk. People's artist of Belarus Anatoliy Yarmolenko played a big role in her career development. Work in his studio «Syabry» was the greatest experience for Gunesh. The real popularity came to Gunesh in 2005, after her successful performance at the vocal contest of the festival «Slavyanskiy bazar in Vitebsk». In 2006 the first album with songs of Belarusian authors and the song «Daughter of the East» were recorded. Exactly this song afterwards won the TV-project «The song of the year». It is worth mentioning that audience really liked the image of the «Daughter of the East». Gunesh is a scholarship holder of the special foundation of the President of Belarus, which supports young talented people, and this can also be added to her achievements. Moreover, she was awarded by the medal of Francisk Skorina, one of the highest state awards. In 2010 Gunesh became a member of international association of festivals and singers WAFA. Official website – www.gunesh.tv