The Times of Israel: A Jewish singer will represent Azerbaijan at Eurovision

Published: 2025-04-05 07:39

"The three-man band from Azerbaijan, made up of a Jewish singer, Lebanese-Russian guitarist, and ethnic Azeri drummer, will represent their country this year at the annual competition (Eurovision) and hope to also represent a symbol of coexistence, tolerance... The band members all agree that in Azerbaijan, their ethnic backgrounds are never an issue," according to The Times of Israel.

"Every Jew who is born here in Azerbaijan feels like Azerbaijan is his motherland. Azerbaijan is my motherland, I’m very proud that this year I can represent Azerbaijan at the Eurovision," The Times of Israel quotes band member Asaf (Safael) Mishiyev, who is a Mountain Jew.

By Azerbaijani-Israeli Alliance Global News