Pirates of the Sea is a musical project that represented Latvia in Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with their song «Wolves of the Sea». It consists of three members: Italian singer Roberto Meloni who is living in Latvia, dancer Aleksandra Kurusova as well as the TV and radio person Jānis Vaišļa. Meloni also represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as a part of Bonaparti.lv.

The song «Wolves of the Sea» was written by four Swedish composers: Jonas Liberg, Johan Sahlen, Claes Andreasson and Torbjörn Wassenius. On February 2, «Pirates» won the first semi‑final of the national finals, getting 12 010 televotes — the best result of both semi‑finals. However, the jury put them in ninth place from 10 songs of the first semi‑final.

On March 1, «Pirates of the Sea» also won the national final, which took place in Ventspils. They got 29 228 votes and beat their closest opponents Aisha and Andris Ērglis. On May 22 «Pirates of the Sea» participated in the second semi‑final of Eurovision Song Contest 2008 and went on to become a finalist. Pirates of the sea got the most points from Ireland (12) and United Kingdom (10) and were placed 12th in the final result of the competition.


Pirates Of The Sea | artists
Wolves Of The Sea | lyrics
Composer(s) Jonas Liberg/Johan Sahlen/Claes Andreasson/Torbjorn Wassenius
Lyrics writer(s) Jonas Liberg/Johan Sahlen/Claes Andreasson/Torbjorn Wassenius

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Semi‑Final (2)

Sang in Position: 10
Final Position: 6
Total Points: 86

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 GRAND FINAL

Sang in Position: 14
Final Position: 12
Total Points: 83

After a series of Semi Finals, and a Grand Final of Eirodziesma 2008 in Latvia, Pirates Of The Sea sailed to a famous victory with the song Wolves Of The Sea and will represent Latvia in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest.

The Tremendous Trio are :

Aleksandra Kurusova, a frequent Latvian champion at Sport…читать далее ↓

Pirates of the Sea is a musical project that represented Latvia in Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with their song «Wolves of the Sea». It consists of three members: Italian singer Roberto Meloni who is living in Latvia, dancer Aleksandra Kurusova as well as the TV and radio person Jānis Vaišļa. Meloni also represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2007 as a part of Bonaparti.lv.

The song «Wolves of the Sea» was written by four Swedish composers: Jonas Liberg, Johan Sahlen, Claes Andreasson and Torbjörn Wassenius. On February 2, «Pirates» won the first semi‑final of the national finals, getting 12 010 televotes — the best result of both semi‑finals. However, the jury put them in ninth place from 10 songs of the first semi‑final.

On March 1, «Pirates of the Sea» also won the national final, which took place in Ventspils. They got 29 228 votes and beat their closest opponents Aisha and Andris Ērglis. On May 22 «Pirates of the Sea» participated in the second semi‑final of Eurovision Song Contest 2008 and went on to become a finalist. Pirates of the sea got the most points from Ireland (12) and United Kingdom (10) and were placed 12th in the final result of the competition.


Pirates Of The Sea | artists
Wolves Of The Sea | lyrics
Composer(s) Jonas Liberg/Johan Sahlen/Claes Andreasson/Torbjorn Wassenius
Lyrics writer(s) Jonas Liberg/Johan Sahlen/Claes Andreasson/Torbjorn Wassenius

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 Semi‑Final (2)

Sang in Position: 10
Final Position: 6
Total Points: 86

Eurovision Song Contest 2008 GRAND FINAL

Sang in Position: 14
Final Position: 12
Total Points: 83

After a series of Semi Finals, and a Grand Final of Eirodziesma 2008 in Latvia, Pirates Of The Sea sailed to a famous victory with the song Wolves Of The Sea and will represent Latvia in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest.

The Tremendous Trio are :

Aleksandra Kurusova, a frequent Latvian champion at Sport Dances, student of foreign languages at Latvia University and the winner of the Latvian edition of Strictly Come Dancing.

Jānis Vaišļa, an adventurous traveller, TV and radio moderator, producer, cameraman. A real pirate himself, he spent 2 years sailing around the world.

Roberto Meloni, a singer who represented Latvia at the Eurovison Song Contest in 2007 as a member of the group Bonaparti.lv. Roberto is an Italian who since the year 2002 has been living in Latvia. He has participated in such musicals that where staged in Latvia as The Robinsons Treasures, West Side Story and Les Misérables.

With a Swedish song entitled Wolves of the Sea, this almighty team call themselves the Pirates Of The Sea, and will represent Latvia at the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest in Belgrade, Serbia.

Wolves of the Sea is a story about the historical endeavours of our ancestors, and tells of their backbreaking lives, rebellious spirit, freedom, masculinity and tenderness while showing their patriotism and love for the planet earth, and an unquenchable thirst for adventure.