Blogilkar exclusive: NINA ZILLI INTERVIEW

My flying reporter Robert managed to get hold of Nina Zilli for a quick interview even if her entourage was dragging her away but what doesn't Nina do for Blogilkar and all it's Italian readers? Anyways, she talks about her Eurovision knowledge, her dress and shoes, and reveals Italy just might be ready to win and host the contest in 2013. But where? Find it out here:

Did you know what you got yourself into when you said ”si” to Eurovision? It's kind of madness here, isn't it?

Yes and no. And yes, it is! Sanremo is pretty much the same but it's even worse! It's so busy there, it's one week and we have to sing every night! I kinda like this one better!

Did you follow Eurovision before?

Yes of course because Raphael Gualazzi and Italy came back last year. Plus I really love Raphael, he's such a great artist! I was so happy for him!

But did you follow it when Italy was not in the contest?

Oh no. As Italy was away for some many years.... 13-14 years wasn´t it? And I was a little girl the last time. But I knew it existed. Now with internet you can go and check everything out so now I did just that!

I had so many questions for you but I know you're in a hurry.... Your dress is by Vivienne Westwood. Why a British designer and not something Italian?

Because she invented the word punk and I'm punk and rock'n roll as well :-) I really love her cloathes because they're so neat, so elegant and chic but still they're rock'n roll!

You have two dresses, did you already made your mind up which one to wear?

No, I don't know yet.....

And you have a shoe fetish?

Oh yes! And I have to say I have Westwood's shoes also and Jimmy Choos!

You have been in the music scene for quite some time now. But artists Nina Zilli exist only for a couple of years. Why this new start with a change of image and name?

Actually I'm alone for the very first time. I had many bands before; there was ChiariScuri, there was Franziska.. I was always a part of something but I wanted to write songs on my own for myself, and for my band actually. I felt a little bit grown up now, you know. I was ready to get out there by myself!

And have you found your musical self now?

Yes, I write what I sing and sing what I write! I also write the music score startting from the drums, then to the bass, violins, trumpets... and everything! Every record is really a piece of me.

What can we expect from Nina Zilli in the near future?

That's a good question because I don't know! Ha ha ha! Another album for sure!

What is your favorite Sanremo song? Do you have one?

Of course! It's Nel blu dipinto di blu (Volare) from 1958. It's a master piece. Also Non ho l'età (and here Robert who's also a singer does a nice duet with Nina.... shame we don't have a video!)

And if you win, I heard from your head of delegation that Italy will organize it for sure... Must it be Rome or Milan for you?

Ha! I don't know! I better not say a word... but... I think Torino! It's one of my favourite cities in Italy.

Grazie Nina for this interview and good luck in the final! In bocca al lupo!

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