Could 2021 deliver a glittery triumph to one of these nations in waiting?
Debut: 1981
Take the best parts of vintage Gaga, sprinkle in some lyrics circa Katy Perry’s
California Gurls and you have the Cypriot dirty dance-pop thumper “El Diablo”. Greek songstress Elena Tsagrinou was internally selected to represent Cyprus in 2021 after the local broadcaster CBC decided not to offer Sandro, who was to represent the island nation at Rotterdam in 2020, the opportunity to return. On the release of “El Diablo” the Church of Cyprus called for an immediate withdrawl of the song due to its satanic undertones. You know you’re on to something when you’re courting controversy. Tsagrinou and the song are inspired choices, much like Eleni Foureria who almost clinched the win for Cyprus in 2018 with “Fuego”, and if Elena can deliver a devilishly good performance Cyprus’ Eurovision drought may be quenched.