1944 (song)
"1944" is a 2016 song by Ukrainian singer Jamala. She sings in English and Crimean Tatar.
The song represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. It won with 534 points.[1][2]
Topic[change | change source]
"1944" is about the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in the 1940s.[3] Singer Jamala's great-grandmother was deported during that time. [4][5][6] Jamala's great-grandfather was a soldier in World War II. That is why he could not protect his family.[6] The song also deals with the renewed repression of Crimean Tatars. Most Crimean Tatars do not accept the annexation.[7]
The Crimean Tatar chorus is about not being allowed to live in your homeland. It therefore deals with the deportation of Jamala's great-grandmother.[8]
At the Eurovision Song Contest[change | change source]
The song won the contest with 534 points. That was a new record back then. The previous record was set by Alexander Rybak in 2009 with 387 points.[2]
"1944" received 211 points from the official juries. The other 323 points came from the public televoting.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ Omelyanchuk, Olena (21 February 2016). "Jamala will represent Ukraine in Stockholm!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Ukraine wins 2016 Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ↑ Veselova, Viktoria; Melnykova, Oleksandra (11 February 2016). "Crimean singer in line to represent Ukraine at Eurovision". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
- ↑ Savage, Mark (22 February 2016). "Eurovision: Ukraine's entry aimed at Russia". BBC News. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ↑ "Jamala entered Eurovision-2016 national selection". QHA.com.ua. 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Jamala leads after the first semifinal of the National Selection to the Eurovision 2016". The Day. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ↑ "A Eurovision win provides symbolic victory over Russian repression". The Economist. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ↑ Halpin, Chris (8 February 2016). "1994 Lyrics – Jamala (Ukraine, Eurovision 2016)". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 23 February 2016.