The Nation on Stage
Nation on Stage Although the Eurovision Song Contests prohibits songs with political meanings, an analysis into these very performances will uncover a meaning that may not have been clear at first listen. Armenia has participated in Eurovision since 2006 and although they have yet to win first place, their entries are full of Armenian pride and tradition. Armenia is not a very diverse country, with Armenians making up 98.1% of the population and Yezidi (kurd) 1.2%. (Central Intelligence Agency, 2019)This almost homogenous population is reflected at Eurovision, with a majority of performers being Armenian. In 2008, Armenia performed the song that earned the country their highest score, finishing in 4th place. The performance was a song written and performed by Sirusho (2008, Armenia) entitled Qele Qele. This upbeat pop song inspired by Armenian folk songs is catchy and jubilant, enticing the audience to sing along. The intro is a melody from the duduk, an Armenian wind in...