Eurovision: Ukraine's Kalush Orchestra sing for their country
Ukraine are performing in the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest and are represented by the Kalush Orchestra. Despite the fact that men of fighting age are currently not permitted to leave the country, they have been given permission to represent their country. They combine traditional Ukrainian music with rap and hip hop, and they are currently the favourites to win. Russia has been banned from competing.
Rapper with the band, Oleh Psiuk, says he feels a great sense of responsibility, but he's proud to have the chance to showcase Ukraine's creativity.
"Representing your country during war puts a huge responsibility on you. We want to represent Ukraine at its best."
Photo: (L-R) MC Kilimmen, Ihor Didenchuk, Oleh Psiuk, Tymofii Muzychuk and Vitalii Duzhyk of Kalush Orchestra, Ukraine's entrant for the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 Credit: Getty Images
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