The song “Saudade, Saudade” by Maro has won worldwide acclaim. The winner of the Song Festival, the young singer-songwriter is praised for the simplicity and originality of her performances by viewers from Spain, Greece, England or Romania. Enthusiastic comments also come from Brazil and Ukraine.
In the first round, a Eurovision fan wrote on social media: “I am Ukrainian and I escaped the war. Now I am safe in Poland with my family and I discovered this song that gives me peace and hope. Whenever I hear it I cry.. Without knowing it, it gives me comfort. Thank you from the depths My heart, I will never forget this song ”, thanked Bohuslava Salenko.
“In these troubled times, this song is a pearl,” Thomas Waldman wrote on YouTube. “People will appreciate the calm, tenderness and love that this song conveys. Right now, the world does not need fireworks, sequins, stereotypical and fake songs. I am very grateful to Portugal for being faithful to its spirit and identity and for not wanting to know the traditional formulas for “guaranteed success” that other countries use” .
“That’s beautiful. Congratulations to Portugal for sending this artwork,” writes a user by the odd name Depressed UK Eurovision Fan.
Incentives also come to Portugal from Spain. Mateo wrote: “Watched the song festival with my mother on the net, just to get to see Maru. My mother was very touched, and I was with her. It’s a beautiful song, one of those songs that are still in our memory.” Di Bianca, We are sending you wishes of good luck from your Galicia.
“Always authentic and different” or “a great and wonderful song” are other tributes to “Saudade, Saudade,” highlighting Brazil’s presence in the comments:I shuddered! It’s great technology! Bahia (Brazil) misses you too, I miss you Maru! our end! You represent us,” says Louise Leal.
Maro will participate in the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest, on May 10, in Italy. Micah and Laura Pausini will be broadcasters.
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