Today, the sad news came to us that Portuguese fado-singer Carlos do Carmo passed away at age 81. Carlos Do Carmo was a Portuguese fado singer. He was one of the most famous interpreters of the Lisbon song. His mother Lucília Do Carmo was a wellknown fadista as well. He began singing and recording in 1963. Until the end of the decade, he released another eleven records. With the arrival of the 1970s came success at home and abroad. In 1976, Portuguese television selected him to represent Portugal in the Eurovision Song Contest. Out of six songs, “Uma flor de verde pinho” was chosen as the Portuguese entry.
Carlos Do Carmo sang many songs written by songwriters like Ary dos Santos. He helped to open Lisbon Fado to other musical influences, like jazz and French music, as well as adding the orchestra to the traditional Fado guitar trio or quartet.
After the news of this loss became known, many people honoured Do Carmo. Portuguese Prime minister Antonio Costa stated that ““It is with extreme dismay and deep pain that the government learned of the death of Carlos do Carmo, and decided to declare a day of national mourning to be observed next Monday”.
May Carlos do Carmo rest in peace.
🇦🇿 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.
