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24 Jan 2017

2017-02: Georgia, Russia, Belarus and tied tongues

Music, National Finals, Society & Culture, Uncategorized

What a week! From national finals in Belarus and Georgia to no leaks in Denmark and rumours galore in France, we’ve got it covered.

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The News

• French rumours point to Slimane or Florent Mothe
• Drama, drama, drama for Moldova with accusations of plagiarism and old songs
• BBC announces the You Decide Jury (who won’t decide)
• Belarus sends Naviband with Гісторыя майго жыцця
• It’s a Tako faith-filled party in Georgia!
• Anja is back for Denmark’s Melodi Grand Prix (and songs are still not leaked)
• Söngvakeppnin’s 12 finalists revealed
• EMA’s no longer the focus for Slovenian Maja Keuc

The Music

Joe & Jake – Tongue Tied

Trio Mandili – Me da Shen

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