Kalush (rap group)

Kalush is a Ukrainian music band. They make hip hop, folk and rap music. They named the group after their hometown of Kalush.

Kalush
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Background information
OriginUkraine
GenresHip hop, folk and rap
Years active2021–present
LabelsColumbia Records

Eurovision Song Contest

The group formed a project named the Kalush Orchestra to enter the competition Vidbir (the winner of Vidbir represents Ukraine at Eurovision) They were runners-up in the competition.

However, the winner, Alina Pash, was later disqualified from representing Ukraine in Eurovision. As runners-up, Kalush Orchestra were selected to represent Ukraine in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 in Turin.

They won the final with the song "Stefania".[1] They later performed it at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.

References

  1. Smith, David (28 March 2022). ""We have hope it will work out" — Oleh Psiuk says Kalush Orchestra still want to sing in Turin". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 12 May 2022.