Ivo Linna
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Ivo Linna | |
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 Ivo Linna in 2011 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 12 June 1949 |
| Origin | Kuressaare, then part of Estonian SSR, Soviet Union |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar |
Ivo Linna (born 12 June 1949 in Kuressaare) is an Estonian singer.
He represented Estonia alongside Maarja Liis Ilus in the Eurovision Song Contest 1996 in Oslo with the song "Kaelakee Hääl" (The Sound of a Necklace) which finished 5th at the contest.[1]
He competed in Eesti Laul 2017 with the song "Suur Loterii" (Big Lottery). The song won its semi final, but came fifth of ten entries in the final round.[2]
Together with his son Robert Linna and the Estonian band Supernova, Ivo participated in Eesti Laul 2021 with the song "Ma Olen Siin" (I'm Here). The song finished in eleventh place of the twelve entries in the final round.[3]
Personal life
Linna was married to Reet Linna, and he is the father of singer Robert Linna.
In 2000, the President of Estonia decorated Linna with a IV Class Order of the White Star.[4]
