![]() ![]() “This is my art front, and this is how I defended my country,” she says. Since Russia’s invasion, she has travelled the world to raise awareness of the war.Īt the Eurovision final, Karol will be part of the flag parade, performing a remix of “Show Me Your Love” for the first time in more than 25 years. She entered the contest as an unknown performer, and, 17 years on, she’s released nine albums, mentored on The Voice Ukraine, judged Ukraine’s Eurovision selection process, become a cultural diplomat and been honoured by president Volodymyr Zelenskyy for her contribution to the country. ![]() In 2006, she came seventh while representing Ukraine with her song, “Show Me Your Love”. Karol knows first-hand the power and unbridled joy that Eurovision can bring. This year’s contest is an apt display of unity between the two countries. But Putin’s invasion meant hosting responsibilities fell to last year’s runner-up, the UK. This is how the whole nation, in one second, feels joy.”Īs the winning country, Ukraine should have hosted this year’s contest. “When the people have a moment of joy, these are unbelievable feelings. “That moment was historical because the saddest day came to Ukraine,” says Tina Karol, one of the country’s best-known singers. ![]()
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