Ukrainian singer Jamal, who brought Ukraine to Eurovision in 2016, expressed her opinion on national selection and the possibility of re -participation in the competition. In an interview, she shared her views on the current state of national selection and noted that she no longer plans to compete for the right to represent Ukraine at an international music competition.
Jamala, whose name is firmly fixed in the context of Eurovision, explained that she had already expressed all the important messages through her song "1944", which brought her victory in 2016. The singer believes that her participation in the competition has fulfilled her mission, and she does not intend to act on the Eurovision stage again. She stated that she had passed everything she wanted to say to the European audience, and now she was closed to her.
"I have been sitting in the jury of the National Selection for several years, and I watch one trend: someone has a wonderful vocal, but there is no strong song, someone has a song, but there is not enough voice. This is a problem, because it is important to combine both elements to win" Eurovision "," Jamala said. The singer emphasized that often national selection forgets that it is first and foremost a song contest, not just vocal abilities or popularity of the artist.
In particular, Jamal emphasized that the artist on stage not only performed the song, but also had a clear message to the audience. "A really important point is what you want to say and why you are here. This is the main message," she said.
It is worth noting that Jamala does not plan to refuse to participate in the national selection as a jury member. The singer believes that her role in choosing a representative of Ukraine in the international arena is important, and she is ready to continue her work in the jury.
Thus, although Jamala no longer plans to participate in the Eurovision competition, it will continue to support the development of the Ukrainian musical scene, facilitating the choice of the best candidates for the presentation of the country.
