The New York Times – Music:
Politics isn’t supposed to influence the international song contest, but more than one official commented on how countries voted this year.
Category: Eurovision Song Contest
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Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
The New York Times – Music:
Recent months have brought a series of changes in the Eastern European nation, which has just adopted the euro and forced the resignation of a government through major protests.
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Bulgaria Wins Eurovision Song Contest as Israel Comes Second
The New York Times – Music:
Five countries boycotted this year’s contest over Israel’s involvement, but politics took a back seat once the show in Vienna got underway.
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Israel’s Noam Bettan Brings French Flair to Eurovision Amid Controversy
The New York Times – Music:
Representing Israel, which has won Eurovision four times, Bettan performed an upbeat pop track largely in French.