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.
Noam Bessan represents Israel
Israel participates in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Noam Bessan has won the contest. The song will be announced later. Assaf Amdursky, Keren Peles, Shiri Maimon, Eden Hasson and Itay Levy were the judges. The song titles are no Eurovision Songs, as HaKokhav Haba is a talent show. The final starts at 20.30 CET and will be aired through Mako. Final date: 20 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. * Alona Erez Chandelier elimintade a * Gal De Paz Fame advanced * Noam Bettan Nitzacht Iti Hakol advanced * Shira Zloof Ahava advanced The three finalists are: * Shira Zloof Hoplessly Devoted To You 74 3 * Noam Bettan Dernière Danse 192 1 * Gal De Paz All I Ask 94 2 The song, the winner will sing, will be announced later. 32nd round, semifinal date: 16 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. 1 Alona Erez You Are The Reason 64 3 2 Shaked Solomon Standing At The Gate 53 5 3 Gal De Paz Oscar-winning tears 68 2 4 Shira Zloof Behom Shel Tel Aviv 56 4 5 Noam Bettan Formidable 70 1 The jury saved Shira Zloof. Shaked Solomon had to leave the show. 31st round, quarter final date: 13 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Hanan Ben Ari. 1 Gal De Paz Mimech Ad Elay 60 1 2 Shaked Solomon Ma Ata Rotze Mimeni? 46 4 3 Alona Erez Shvurei Lev 41 5 4 Michael HarPaz Amen Al Hayeladim 38 6 5 Shira Zloof Im Tirtzi 52 3 6 Noam Bettan Atalef Iver 58 2 The jury saved Alona Erez. Michael HarPaz had to leave the show. 30th round date: 13 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. 1 Michael Harpaz Lose Control 46 4 2 Shaked Solomon Brit olam 44 5 3 Gal De Paz Proud Mary 50 3 4 Alona Erez Idontwannabeyouanymore 42 6 5 Nave Levi Sipur makhur 37 7 6 Noam Bettan Someone You Loved 52 2 7 Shira Zloof Million Years Ago 58 1 The jury saved Alona Erez. Nave Levi had to leave the show. 29th round date: 11 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Shlomo Artzi. 1 Michael HarPaz Tagidi 90% 1 2 Alona Erez Gever Holekh Lelbud 43% 5 3 Agam Hazan Alash 66% 4 4 Nave Levi Yareach 90% 1 5 Noam Bettan Latet ve Lakachat 84% 3 The jury saved Alona Erez. Agam Hazan had to leave the show. 28th round date: 10 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. In this round, all the artists had to sing a song from the repertoire of Shlomo Artzi. 1 Tamir Levy Navreti lach 79% 3 2 Shira Zloof Iceland 92% 1 3 Shaked Solomon Sadot shel Iruzim 55% 4 4 Gal De Paz Akhrei Hakol At Shir 81% 2 The jury saved Shaked Solomon. Tamir Levy had to leave the show. 27th round date: 7 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two participants with the least points. They could save one. 1 Nave Levi Mademoiselle 88% 1 2 Agam Hazan How Far I’ll Go 66% 4 3 Shaked Solomon Ananim 79% 3 4 Dorin Or Leilot ve kelalot 52% 5 5 Shira Zloof Kol Hazman Haze 86% 2 The jury saved Agam Hazan. Dorin Or had to leave the show. 26th round date: 6 januariPlace: Communication Centre, Neve IlanHosts: Assi Ezer & Rotem Sela As this is a talent show, the songs were not their Eurovision songs. The jury had to choose between the two
