Eurovision 2008: Belgium

Tuomo writes: Belgium has a long history of participation in Eurovision, but to date their obly victory dates back to 1985. With ups and downs and a couple of close calls, the second victory has been elusive ever since. So without further ado, here's Belgium, Ishtar, and Julissi na jalini:

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Hmm, Belgium appears to emulate the success of Sanomi from a couple of years ago with lesbian yodeling. Way then the entry was in this artificial language sung to a haunting, yet exotic tune. Only in 2008, they've decide to make it more up-tempo, cheery, and klezmer inspired. I like it, yet I'm thinking, "Is this how Belgium got away without performing in either of the national languages or in English?" Inasmuch I go around telling people to listen to music with their hearts, not their ears only, I feel like I'd like to know what the "plot" for this song is. As for success, it will be interesting to see how this fares...

BTW Julissi na jalini in true ethno-pop fashion includes some ululation, which Dave affectionately refers to as lesbian yodeling... :-)