Festival da Canção 2024: Iolanda "Grito" [ENGLISH Interview]
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- Опубликовано: 13 фев 2024
- "iolanda is one of Portuguese music’s rising stars. The singer-songwriter released her acclaimed debut EP, Cura, in March 2023. Her unique, warm sound mixes pop and r&b with traditional Portuguese and Spanish music, influenced by fado and Andalusian music."
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Alesia Michelle is a Eurovision blogger, based in the United States and has been covering the Eurovision Song Contest on RUclips since 2015. Check out the interview and don't forget to subscribe!
The 68th Eurovision Song Contest will be hosted in Malmö, Sweden. Semifinals and finals will be held May 7th, 9th and 11th in Malmö Arena.
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Of all the songs (Festival da Canção), this one is undoubtedly the one that stands out the most due to its sound and Iolanda's impactful voice, please, this deserves to go to Eurovision.
Fun fact: apparently Ukulele is a descendant (let's put it that way), or a cousin, to the cavaquinho. According to wikipedia ukulele was born from the portuguese community that settled in Hawai'i in the XX century and took inspiration from cavaquinho.
I think that is the most "equal" intrument we have to our own. They sound very different from one another, but in some ways, they sound pretty similar.
I don’t even have words to explain how proud we feeel about iolanda. We are so excited to see her performance and feel what she wants to express.
8:29 Yes, like the Hawaiian ukelele, originally developed from the Portuguese cavaquinho, introduced to Hawaii by 19th century Portuguese migrants from Madeira.
Ooooo fun fact!
I would feel so proud if she represents us
I just watched the live performance. It's pure magic! What a voice!! ❤ And the overall performance is just perfect. We need this in Malmø! It will stand out
Amor, cavaquinho em inglês é ukelele, também é muito típico no Hawai, foi levado para lá pelos tugas
IOLANDA is a pearl from Portugal .. she has worked a lot growing and getting better and better ! SHE deserve all the success! The song is beauty and she executed it very well !
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Yay! I'm so excited for her.
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Ohhh Iolanda loves Maria João, she is absolutely right, Maria João is almost an human alien !! I was lucky to see her a few times in Lisbon and Paris long time before, and the Cité de la Musique was in AWE with her !! ❤️❤️
Iolanda seems to be a very interesting young woman and Alesia MICHELLE too... ❤
Hi! We need your reaction to Iolanda’s performance at the first sem-final!!🙏
Ok, I gotta say....I'm very impressed with her English proficiency! This coming from a Portuguese-American person. 😊😊❤ loved the interview and the song is absolutely magical. GO IOLANDA! and thank you Alesia for taking the time to interview her and get to know a little bit about her too! ❤👍
This phonetic similarity between "Ainda arde (Still burns)" and "in the heart (No coração)" is very interesting.
Good interpretation
What a lovely interview
Such a likeable artist to go with an amazing song!
Winner ❤❤❤
Best song of Festival da Canção.
This below is not official Analysis or Lyrics, but its my own analysis and translation because I think people with other languages than Portuguese must grasp a bit what this lovely song is about, so I share a bit of what I think is the meaning.
"Iolanda - 'Grito' (Scream)"- MY Analysis and English Lyrics (adaptation/translation)
ANALYSIS:
"Grito", presents a compelling narrative of resilience, transformation, and self-empowerment. The song uses the metaphor of fire to symbolize the undying spirit of the protagonist, emphasizing themes of endurance, healing, and self-realization.
Themes like:
Vulnerability and Surrender: (sense of awareness and sensitivity, possibly hinting at the anticipation of change or the buildup of emotional energy. Speaks to letting go of control, a leap of faith into the unknown. This surrender isn't about giving up but about embracing the process of transformation).
Liberation: "I want to let go of what left me hurt" is a clear desire to release past pains and burdens. This act of letting go is necessary for healing and moving forward.
Renewal: for instance in asking the "mother star to make the day rise again" symbolizes a plea for rebirth, a fresh start, and the hope that comes with a new day.
Transformation: "I transformed every verse of me" indicates profound personal growth and change. The individual is not the same as before; She has evolved through her experiences.
Persistence: The repeated phrase "It still burns" emphasizes ongoing struggle and resilience. Despite challenges, her spirit and determination remain unquenched.
Self-assertion: "Today I want to prove myself / That I can be whatever I want" reflects a strong sense of self-belief and ambition. She is determined to define her own identity and future.
Forgiveness: "Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer" shows maturity and emotional liberation. Forgiveness is presented as a step towards healing and empowerment.
Resilience: The imagery of being a "flame that still burns" throughout the song symbolizes resilience in the face of adversity. She continues to shine and endure, regardless of past pains and challenges.
Self-empowerment: The journey from vulnerability to strength, from darkness to light, encapsulates the theme of self-empowerment. She actively transforms her pain into power, asserting control over her destiny.
Healing and Growth: The song portrays healing as an active and dynamic process. It's about moving through pain, embracing change, and growing stronger in the process.
Iolanda's 'Grito' (Scream), is a powerful anthem of perseverance, self-discovery, and empowerment. It encourages listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities, let go of the past, and ignite their inner strength to face the future with courage and hope.
LYRICS
Iolanda - "Grito" (Scream)
[Verse 1]
I heard, (I) felt, the body charging
We continued like that, one and another, one and another, one and another
I'm free falling, I'll let you know when I get there
I surrender here, little by little
[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
I ask the mother star to make the day rise again
[Chorus]
(It still [Ainda] burns [Arde]) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and opens it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
[Verse 2]
Today I want to prove myself
That I can be whatever I want (Whatever I want)
Bring together those who love me at a table
Forgive anyone who wanted to see me suffer
They don't fool me (No, no)
I'm every size (I am)
I still remember when I was little
(I was) the one who dreamed first
[Pre-Chorus]
Long strides, chained in the (race) start
I want to let go of what left me hurt
And I ask the mother star to make the day rise again
[Chorus]
(It still burns) I transformed every verse of me (It still burns)
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
I am a flame that still burns, still burns
Burn, burn, burn
I transformed every verse of me
And surrender to the courage that still burns, still burns
Hit the light on your chest and open it
I am a flame that still burns, still burns, still burns
Thanks so mucho, I need this .. in love with this song. Big hug from Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤️
I connect too much with the song, I love it ❤️🔥
She has sensitivity, intelligence, school (very important!) and, at minute 15:43, I realized she has fiber! I finally start to believe in iolanda. Go girl! Note: Alesia, your interviews are strategic shots with enormous positivity!
Let's go IO ...fly 🕊️ with love ❤ , music 🎶 and always humble 😊, keeping Portugal 🇵🇹 in your heart 💜
Top interview, I’m happy to have a bit of Iolanda thanks to you Alesia ❤️👌
Love Grito, think it is outstanding, even if I am becoming Schizo, I am quite in love with Pelas Costuras also !! The only two ❤️❤️ even if others are ok like Dia 🤗
Great interview! Really looking forward to this one at FdC ive been obsessed since it dropped
Omg she’s fabulous and the song is AMAZING. Um grande abraço desde Australia! ❤
Nice interview 🙂
Love the song!!!!
Same!
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Great music and singer ...
The original name of Ukelele is cavaquinho..In the Hawaiian language, ʻukulele means, among the possible interpretations, “jumping flea”, because of the movement of the hands of those who play the instrument.
In Queen Liliʻuokalani's interpretation, it means "gift that came from far away", in reference to the origins of the instrument (Portugal-Açores)
Alesia, you always bring to us clever questions, thank you 🙂
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Aleesiiiiiaaaaaa!!! Reaction to the live performaaaance!! I think you gonna love it!!
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I'd rather wait for the winner.
@@AlesiaMichelleit’s fair!! :)
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Cavaquinho= ukelele
Ok! That's what I thought.
It's similar but still not the same instrument.
Não te lembraste do cavaquinho Brasileiro... e da história do ukulele...
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