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1944 (song)

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"1944" is a 2016 song by Ukrainian singer Jamala. She sings in English and Crimean Tatar.

The song represented Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016. It won with 534 points.[1][2]

"1944" is about the deportation of the Crimean Tatars in the 1940s.[3] Singer Jamala's great-grandmother was deported during that time. [4][5][6] Jamala's great-grandfather was a soldier in World War II. That is why he could not protect his family.[6] The song also deals with the renewed repression of Crimean Tatars. Most Crimean Tatars do not accept the annexation.[7]

The Crimean Tatar chorus is about not being allowed to live in your homeland. It therefore deals with the deportation of Jamala's great-grandmother.[8]

At the Eurovision Song Contest

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The song won the contest with 534 points. That was a new record back then. The previous record was set by Alexander Rybak in 2009 with 387 points.[2]

"1944" received 211 points from the official juries. The other 323 points came from the public televoting.

References

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  1. Omelyanchuk, Olena (21 February 2016). "Jamala will represent Ukraine in Stockholm!". eurovision.tv. European Broadcasting Union. Retrieved 21 February 2016.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Ukraine wins 2016 Eurovision Song Contest". Eurovision Song Contest. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. Veselova, Viktoria; Melnykova, Oleksandra (11 February 2016). "Crimean singer in line to represent Ukraine at Eurovision". The Guardian. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  4. Savage, Mark (22 February 2016). "Eurovision: Ukraine's entry aimed at Russia". BBC News. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  5. "Jamala entered Eurovision-2016 national selection". QHA.com.ua. 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Jamala leads after the first semifinal of the National Selection to the Eurovision 2016". The Day. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  7. "A Eurovision win provides symbolic victory over Russian repression". The Economist. 28 May 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
  8. Halpin, Chris (8 February 2016). "1994 Lyrics – Jamala (Ukraine, Eurovision 2016)". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 23 February 2016.