Eurovision: Ukraine's lead singer on making music amid the horrors of war

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By Euronews

Published on 13/05/2022 - 20:11•Updated 20:30

Ukraine is this year's hot favourite to win this year's Eurovision song contest. We meet the man who leads the Kalush Orchestra as the final draws near.

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As the Eurovision grand final draws near, Euronews reporter Stefania De Michelle meets Oleh Psiuk, leader of Kalush Orchestra, Ukraine's entry in this year's song contest.

He tells her that the band are trying to focus on the competition and forget the horror of war back home -- so they can show the world how proud to represent the uniqueness and beauty of Ukrainian culture.

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