Sanremo 2024 Review

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Sanremo is an Italian contest that has been around since 1951 and has sent stars such as Måneskin and Mahmood to Eurovision. Sanremo is presented as an event to celebrate Italian music, with the contest divided into four stages, each lasting for around 4 hours. The show introduces various styles of Italian music, ranging from the more traditional to the trendier style ofm music. There is something for everyone to enjoy, and with its more theatrical presentation, set in a theatre-like environment, sets it apart from other national selections.

My favourite artists of the show were Annalisa, Mahmood, and Angelina Mango, with my third favourite ultimately winning. Even though I enjoyed Mahmood’s song a lot, and it was my favourite at the beginning of the show, after more listens, Annalisa’s song felt like a better choice for me. The song was both unique and showcased her vocals, especially as the show approached the final; there was a clear improvement not only for her but also for all the other artists. Florentina was another favourite, as it represented Italian culture. Even though it did not win, it certainly stood out against the other entries.

Annalisa’s song had a catchiness to it that may not immediately captivate many people upon first listen, but after a few listens, it becomes a very catchy song for many. This was evident in how she ended up in 3rd place throughout Sanremo. Even though it wasn’t a winning song, achieving such a high position…