eurovision 1994

Silvi Vrait

Silvi Vrait represented Estonia at Eurovision 1994 in Dublin with “Nagu merelaine”, finishing 24th of 25.

who: Estonian singer
born: 28 April 1951, Kehra
died: 28 June 2013 (aged 62), Tallinn, Estonia
contest: 1994
best result: 24th, 1994
music: pop, jazz
plays: piano
active: 1972 to 2013
studied at: University of Tartu
sang for: Estonia

Biography

Silvi Vrait, who died in 2013, was an Estonian singer and music teacher. “Nagu merelaine” was the first song Estonia sent to the contest, in Dublin in 1994, and finished 24th of 25.

Written by ESC Predictions, 8 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia, “Silvi Vrait”.

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At Eurovision

One song, and what became of it.

1994 Dublin

Estonia

“Nagu merelaine”

24th of 25 Finished 24th of 25, with 2 points.

Sung in

Estonian

Written by

Ivar Must, Leelo Tungal

Conductor

Urmas Lattikas

Running order

10th of 25

Age on the night

43

Won that year

Ireland: Paul Harrington and Charlie McGettigan, “Rock 'n' Roll Kids”

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The story of Eurovision 1994: Seven new countries, three in a row, and seven minutes called Riverdance

Away from Eurovision

Awards

Order of the White Star, 5th Class

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