The New York Times – Music:
Eden Golan will represent the country in May, in a contest that looks set to be overshadowed by the war in Gaza.
Category: Eurovision Song Contest
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Sara Tavares, Portuguese Singer Who Prized Her African Roots, Dies at 45
The New York Times – Music:
She drew on rhythms from across the African diaspora and sang in Portuguese, English, Cape Verdean Criolo and Angolan slang.
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Giving the Gift of Abba
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
This holiday season, there are many ways to celebrate the coming 50th anniversary of the Swedish quartet’s triumph at Eurovision.
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Russia Puts Jamala, Popular Ukrainian Singer, on Wanted List
The New York Times – Music:
Jamala, the song contest’s 2016 champion, had been a prominent advocate for Crimea’s Tatar population. The region was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014.
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Toto Cutugno, Singer Whose ‘L’Italiano’ Struck a Chord, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Music:
The nostalgic ballads and catchy pop songs he wrote paved the way for an international career. He sold more than 100 million albums worldwide.
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Sweden Wins the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest
The New York Times – Music:
After winning the competition last year, Ukraine should have been this year’s host, but Britain stepped in to help the war-torn nation.
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Hannah Waddingham Joins Eurovision 2023 as a Host
The New York Times – Music:
The most well-known to American viewers is the Emmy Award-winning actress Hannah Waddingham, who appears on TV’s “Ted Lasso.”
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At Eurovision, Ukrainians Find Community Far From Home
The New York Times – Music:
This year, the competition is hosted by Liverpool, England, on behalf of Ukraine. A discounted ticket plan means thousands of displaced Ukrainians can attend.
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How Liverpool Put on a Song Contest for Ukraine
The New York Times – Music:
This year’s event would be “Ukraine’s party,” a broadcasting official said. It just happens to be taking place in Britain.