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Bulgaria’s representatives at Eurovision have not qualifed for the grand final

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The first semifinal of the Eurovision song contest took place in Turin. The Bulgarian rock band Intelligent Music Project and their song “Intention” did not qualify for the grand final. However, the band received compliments, the correspondent of the Bulgarian National Radio in Italy Elena Shahanova reported.

 “Wonderful stage presence and vocal interpretation. Their singing creates a feeling of happiness and freedom”, renowned music critic, musician, composer and special commentator for Rai TV Cristiano Malgioglio said about the performance of the Bulgarian rock band.




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