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14 Feb 2019

Rewinding Destination Eurovision: France

JOYEurovision: The Show, Music, National Finals, Society & Culture

France wrapped up their national final, Destination Eurovision, with a big win by queer singer Bilal Hassani. Michael, Liam and Io wanted to share some of their favourites of the competition in this mini-review.

There’s a banger or two to listen out for… and a couple that the team aren’t all that pleased with.

The playlist

The Divaz – La Voix d’Aretha [The Voice of Aretha]

Chimène Badi – Là-Haut [Up There]

Emmanuel Moire – La Promesse [LGBTI – The Promise]

Seemone – Tous Les Deux [The Both of Us]

Aysat – Comme Une Grande [Like a Grown Up]

Silvàn Areg – Allez leur dire [Go and Tell Them]

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