It’s not as strange as you might think it is: a Danish name for an Italian band. Bassist Victoria De Angelis is half Danish.
Måneskin has been active since 2016. The Italian rock band has made two albums so far, both of which reached number 1 in the Italian charts. It was therefore no surprise when the group was asked to participate in the famous festival of San Remo. And it was no big surprise that the song “Zitti e buoni” was immediately one of the favorites. Much praised was the fact that they were accompanied by the live orchestra as a rock band.
Måneskin won in San Remo. That made them the first candidates for the Eurovision Song Contest. They were immediately enthusiastic, which is why we will see them again in the final in Rotterdam.
Eurovision 2026
🇦🇿 Song: JIVA’s Eurovision song “Just Go” released for Azerbaijan
📷 EBU JIVA’s Eurovision song “Just Go” has officially been released. It gives Azerbaijan its full package for the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The track premiered this evening through its music video. It immediately adds an emotional sound to this year’s line-up. For fans, The artist was already known, but now the song is finally here. According to broadcaster İctimai Television, “Just Go” is an emotional ballad about love, heartbreak and inner strength. The song focuses on finding yourself again after disappointment in a relationship. That theme gives JIVA room to do what she does best: deliver a sincere performance built around strong vocals and clear emotion. As a first impression, Azerbaijan is choosing intensity over gimmicks, and that could help the entry stand out in a busy field. In other words, Azerbaijan has opted for atmosphere and authenticity. There is also experience behind the release. “Just Go” was written and composed by Azerbaijani-American composer Fuad Javadov, while the official music video was directed by Farhad Ali. JIVA, whose real name is Jamila Hashimova, is no newcomer either. She won The Voice of Azerbaijan in 2025, sings in Azerbaijani, Russian and English, and already reached the top three of Azerbaijan’s national selection back in 2011. Now that “Just Go” is published, the attention will quickly shift to the Eurovision stage in Vienna. JIVA will perform for Azerbaijan in the first half of the second semi-final. It will be Azerbaijan’s 18th appearance at Eurovision since debuting in 2008. After an internal selection process that started with 186 submitted songs, the country now sends a track that aims straight for feeling and connection. Tonight, Azerbaijan has finally shown its hand. JIVA’s “Just Go” is in the race.
March 9, 2026
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