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It’s Samira Efendi for Azerbaijan

With the deadline to pick and announce both singer and song getting closer, today sees another name in the frame as iTV confirms Samira...

20 September – You smell like lipstick again

Do you ever wish for more ethnic songs in Eurovision? By ethnic I mean songs reflecting the traditional music of the country it represents....

3 July – Misty moon I’m your loon

When your country has a good record in our favourite TV show, it puts extra pressure on performers to keep up this tradition. But...

4 June – I’m scared of breathing

What's this? Another duo? Well, with them you get double the chance of seeing what could be your favourite song played. And, for some,...

Azerbaijan – Last of the day

Chingiz didn't need to change a lot, and he hadn't, although this time through, we saw on-screen swirls. coupled with yet another screen effect...

Azerbaijan – Chingiz CAN

Chingiz can certainly do no wrong as far as I’m concerned (and lots of people in the Press Centre … and even the non-gays!) This...

25 April – I believe I’m addicted to you

Do you have an all time favourite duo? Is it one of those pairing that acheieve notoriety, like a certain Belgian twosome from 1973?...
Chingiz

Monty’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 5 – Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan had an unblemished qualification record right up until last year, when Aisel fell short with the annoyingly titled X My Heart. To be...

Mo’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Azerbaijan

Chingiz smoulders in the promo video, while the production is typically Symphonix International - landing just the wrong side of room temperature. Azerbaijan is a...
Chingiz

Phil’s Eurovision Countdown 2019 – Part 5 – Azerbaijan

Chingiz’s sexuality is the exact embodiment of what this song is. It wants to be everything; both Middle Eastern and disco stomper, and yet...