Lisandro Cuxi

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This name uses Portuguese naming customs. The first or maternal family name is Monteiro and the second or paternal family name is Furt.
Lisandro Cuxi
File:Lisandro cuxi.jpg
Cuxi in 2015
Background information
Birth name Lisandro Monteiro Furt
Born (1999-07-17) 17 July 1999 (age 25)
Torres Vedras, Portugal
Origin Cannes, France
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer-songwriter
  • dancer
Years active 2017–present
Labels Mercury

Lisandro Monteiro Furt (born 17 July 1999), better known by his stage name Lisandro Cuxi, is a Cape Verdean singer-songwriter and dancer. In 2017, Cuxi won the sixth season of The Voice: la plus belle voix as part of Team M. Pokora. He released his debut album named Ma bonne étoile in September 2017.

Early life

His family was originally from Cape Verde. Cuxi was born on 17 July 1999 in Lisbon, Portugal. At aged nine he moved to Cannes despite not being able to speak French. He then learned both French and English especially with songs.[1][2][3]

Career

2015: The Voice Kids

In 2015, he took part in season 2 of the French television series The Voice Kids, broadcast from 25 September to 23 October 2015. In the blind auditions, Cuxi sang "Run to You" by Whitney Houston, all three coaches turning their chairs. Cuxi chose to be part of Team Jenifer. He went on to reach Final and finished in second.

2017: The Voice: la plus belle voix & Ma bonne étoile

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Main articles: The Voice: la plus belle voix (season 6) and The Voice: la plus belle voix

In 2017, he took part in season 6 of the French television series The Voice: la plus belle voix, broadcast on TF1 from 18 February to 10 June 2017. In the blind auditions, Cuxi sang "Can't Stop the Feeling" by Justin Timberlake with all four coaches, Florent Pagny, Mika, Zazie and M. Pokora turning their chairs. Cuxi chose to be part of Team Matt. Cuxi went on to win the show.

Performances

Performed Song Original artist Result
Blind audition "Can't Stop the Feeling" Justin Timberlake Joined Team Matt
Battles "Runnin'" Naughty Boy feat. Beyoncé & Arrow Benjamin Won Battle
Épreuves Ultimes 2 "Elle m'a aimé" Kendji Girac Winner
Lives 1 "24K Magic" Bruno Mars Saved by public
Lives 2 "Love on the Brain" Rihanna Saved by public
Semi-finals "Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer" Calogero Advanced
Final "L'envie d'aimer" Daniel Lévi Winner

After winning The Voice: la plus belle voix on 10 June 2017, he released his debut single "Danser" on 17 June.[4] The song peaked at number 18 on the French Singles Chart. His debut studio album, Ma bonne étoile was released on 15 September 2017 by Mercury Records and includes the single "Danser", co-written by Dany Synthé and Émilie Satt.[5][6] The album peaked at number 16 on the French Albums Chart.

2018–present: Eurovision Song Contest

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Main article: France in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018

On 7 January 2018, he was confirmed as one artists competing in Destination Eurovision the national final organised by France 2 to select France's entry for Eurovision Song Contest 2018. He performed during the first semi-final which was filmed on 8 January 2018 and aired on 13 January 2018. He performed a cover of "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson and his Eurovision song "Eva". He progressed to the Final by winning the semi-final. Results in the semi-final were determined by a Francophone jury panel and an international jury panel. The final aired live on 27 January 2018. Despite winning the international jury vote, he placed third in the public vote and finished in second place behind winners Madame Monsieur.

Discography

Albums

Title Details Peak chart positions
FRA
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Ma bonne étoile
  • Released: 15 September 2017
  • Label: Mercury Records
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 16

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album
FRA
[7]
"Danser" 2017 18 Ma bonne étoile
"Eva" 2018 17 Non-album single
"—" denotes a single that did not chart or was not released.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result
2017 NRJ Music Awards Francophone Breakthrough of the Year Won

References

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by The Voice: la plus belle voix Winner
2017		 Succeeded by
Maëlle Pistoia

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