The
Wiwi Jury our in-house team of music unprofessionals is reviewing and rating the 39 competing songs in Eurovision 2021. Next we turn to Azerbaijan where
Efendi has
Efendi – “Mata Hari”
“Mata Hari” reviews
Deban: Azerbaijan does not play! And neither does Efendi who isn’t here to experiment with musical styles. “Mata Hari” sounds like a hidden track on the “Cleopatra” EP. The emerging Azeri star knows what her fans demand, and she is serving it! Fusing Oriental sounds, and lyrics referencing the title of her previous entry, Efendi cleverly makes new garments out of old fabric. Expected, but ingenious at the same time, “Mata Hari” gets straight to the point. It doesn’t come with any singer-songwriter stripes, or a meaningful message, it is simply crafted for a top spot in the Eurovision Grand Final.