Spanish Prime Minister defends nation’s Eurovision music after claims it is “anti-women”
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, has defended the nation’s Eurovision music over accusations that it’s “anti-women”.
Spain is being represented by the duo Nebulossa – fashioned by María “Mery” Bas and Mark Dasous – whose music ‘Zorra’ has come below fireplace for its title. The phrase ‘zorra’ means ‘vixen’ however is extra usually used to imply ‘bitch’ or ‘slut’.
Translated to English, Zorra’s lyrics learn: “If I am going out alone, I’m the slut / If I’m having enjoyable, I’m the sluttiest / Once I get what I need – Bitch, bitch / It’s by no means as a result of I deserve it.”
The music was meant as a commentary on misogyny and the double requirements ladies face. In contrast, if a person known as a zorra, it means ‘rascal’.
Nevertheless, the music has been criticised by the Feminist Motion of Madrid, who’ve stated the music “insults ladies in a sexist means” and it’s “absurd” to argue that “insistently repeating” the phrase might “empower” ladies.
The group notoriously break up from Spain’s important feminist motion, the 8M Fee, over its assist for trans rights laws, and later organised a separate march for Worldwide Girls’s Day.
Now, Sánchez has stated he disagrees with the Feminist Motion of Madrid, praising ‘Zorra’ for being a “enjoyable music, which breaks stereoypes”.
“It appears to me that feminism just isn’t solely truthful, it may be enjoyable, and this sort of provocation should come from tradition,” he instructed the Al Rojo Vivo programme on La Sexta tv [via BBC].
He additionally recommended the criticism was a product of the right-wing “fachosphere”.
In the meantime, the EBU, which organises Eurovision, has confirmed that the music complies with its guidelines on lyrics.
“The EBU understands that the title of the music… has many meanings,” it stated in a press release. “Contemplating the context of the lyrics and the message… we have now concluded that the music is eligible to participate within the competitors.”
Nebulossa’s María “Mery” Bas has additionally disregarded the criticism. “We’re not 20 years outdated,” she instructed Spanish reporters. “I don’t give a rattling about something.”
In different Eurovision information, the UK’s entrant Olly Alexander has revealed that his music, ‘Dizzy’, might be launched on March 1.
Alexander confirmed final December that his then-untitled Eurovision monitor can be “digital” and “one thing you possibly can dance to”, including: “It’s not a ballad.” He additionally revealed that he’d labored on the only with producer Danny L Harle (Charli XCX, Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek).
Alexander beforehand stated he hoped to “fly the flag for the [UK] within the gayest means attainable” when he takes to the stage with ‘Dizzy’. He additionally instructed followers that he had “quite a lot of music able to go” final December.
Final month, over 1,000 Swedish artists referred to as for Israel to be banned from the 2024 Eurovision Music Contest. Robyn, Fever Ray, and First Help Package have been amongst those that signed an open letter to the European Broadcast Union (EBU).
The grand closing of the competition will happen this 12 months in Malmö, Sweden on Saturday, Might 11.