After a journey to get to Turin, Kalush Orchestra is determined to showcase their blend of Ukrainian folk music and hip hop on stage. But with the circumstances, they not only sing an ode to Stefania, but also to all mothers.
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Eurovision Songs for Earth Day
Earth Day is here, which means we realize this planet is the only one we have. Here are some Eurovision songs which follow up on Citi Zeni’s advice–being green is cool!
Getting to Know Mia Dimšić — More Than a Guilty Pleasure
Translation, tambura, and Taylor Swift–all things make up Mia Dimsic, who has a strong musical resume to offer. As a star singer breaking through country music, “Guilty Pleasure” reflects her understated style and songwriting.
DIY Like Stela Cole: Georgia’s Representative for the American Song Contest
Georgia is known for its Southern culture, and Stela both encapsulates its charm and its finger on the pulse of music. With her blend of hip-hop and doo-wop, she’s determined to make her state proud, doing it herself with “DIY”. Could she bring on the noise?
The Future Star From Kansas: Broderick Jones for the American Song Contest
Kansas is usually known for its cornfields and tornadoes, but Broderick Hall wants to prove that there’s more through his R&B-pop mix.
Should You Get Too Political? Eurovision, the Olympics, and the Apolitical Ideal
In the month following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we saw several organizations hesitate on punishing the country before slowly isolating it from the world. The IOC and the EBU have similar apolitical goals in history, though foiled due to soft power ambitions and war. Can these be compromised in the future?
The Mystery of the Eurovision Press Center
With the EBU’s recent rejection of multiple fan-based media, it creates a problem on how Eurovision is covered. How do we fix it?
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