Ukraine 2016 Eurovision Entry: Jamala tells about her song ’1944’ on Stalin repressions

Ukrainian singer Jamala says her determination to share a family tragedy during Stalin’s 1944 deportation of Crimea’s indigenous Tatars led her to write and perform Ukraine’s 2016 Eurovision entry. In an exclusive interview with Ukraine Today, she explains more about her song’s powerful lyrics, the background behind them and why keeping Crimea on the international agenda is so important. Check out our website: Facebook: Twitter: