Eaea (song)

"Eaea" is a song by Spanish singer Blanca Paloma, released on 20 December 2022.[1] The song is scheduled to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 after winning Benidorm Fest 2023, Spain's national final for that year's Eurovision Song Contest.[2][3]

"Eaea"
Single by Blanca Paloma
LanguageSpanish
Released20 December 2022
GenreNew flamenco
Length2:59
LabelUniversal
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)José Pablo Polo
Blanca Paloma singles chronology
"Niña De Fuego"
(2022)		 "Eaea"
(2022)
Music video
"Eaea" on YouTube
Eurovision Song Contest 2023 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Languages
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)
  • Blanca Paloma Ramos
  • José Pablo Polo
  • Álvaro Tato
Entry chronology
◄ "SloMo" (2022)

Composition

In an analysis from Eurovision fansite Wiwibloggs by writer Luis Fuster, the song represents a "chant to her late grandmother", who had inspired much of Blanca Paloma's music. According to Fuster, the song features a celebration of female ancestors' power and strength.[4]

Eurovision Song Contest
Main article: Benidorm Fest 2023

Benidorm Fest 2023

Benidorm Fest 2023 was the national final for Spain to select their entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. The competition consists of two semi-finals and one final. In total, 18 candidate songs compete divided between the two semifinals, with nine competing in each one.[5] In each semifinal, the four songs with the most votes among the professional juries (50%), the demographic panel (25%) and the televote (25%), go directly to the final. During the final, the eight qualified songs perform again, with the same voting system as in the semi-finals."Eaea" competed in the second semi-final, proceeding to win the semi-final with 167 points.[6]

In the final, "Eaea" was considered a favorite to win Benidorm Fest 2023 in numerous Eurovision fan polls, including ones on Wiwibloggs[7] and ESCUnited.[8] "Eaea" was competing for the triumph of the Festival with the other great favorite by the public, the song "Quiero arder" by the Canarian singer Agoney.[9] "Eaea" would earn a combined total of 169 points in the final, winning by a margin of 24 points, earning the Spanish spot for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023.[10]

At Eurovision

According to Eurovision rules, all nations with the exceptions of the host country and the "Big Five" (France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom) are required to qualify from one of two semi-finals in order to compete for the final; the top ten countries from each semi-final progress to the final. As a member of the "Big Five", Spain has automatically qualified to compete in the final.[11]

References
  1. Fuster, Luis (24 November 2022). "Spain: Benidorm Fest 2023 songs drop on December 19". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. van Lith, Nick (4 February 2023). "Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest 2023 with "Eaea"". ESCXTRA. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. "Spain: Blanca Paloma takes the 'Benidorm Fest' trophy with 'Eaea'". Eurovision Song Contest. 4 February 2023. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Fuster, Luis (3 February 2023). "Shelter for your grief: The story behind Blanca Paloma's flamenco lullaby "Eaea"". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Fuster, Luis (19 July 2022). "Benidorm Fest 2023: Grand final date set for February 4". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  6. Baugh, Samuel George (2 February 2023). "Benidorm Fest 2023: Blanca Paloma wins Semi-Final 2". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. Adams, Oliver (4 February 2023). "Benidorm Fest 2023: Blanca Paloma is our readers' favourite to sing for Spain at Eurovision 2023". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  8. Tarbuck, Sean (4 February 2023). "Here's who #YOU want to win Benidorm Fest 2023!". ESCUnited. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. "Agoney, favorito junto a Blanca Paloma en la final de infarto del Benidorm Fest". Europa Press (in Spanish). 4 February 2023. Retrieved 6 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. Baugh, Samuel George (4 February 2023). "Spain: Blanca Paloma wins Benidorm Fest 2023". Wiwibloggs. Retrieved 4 February 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. "EBU, UA:PBC and BBC agree to host 2023 Eurovision Song Contest in the United Kingdom". Eurovision.tv (Press release). EBU. 25 July 2022. Archived from the original on 25 July 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
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