Eurovision in Malmö is now just over a month away. In the lead-up to the start of rehearsals, we will get to know a bit more about this year’s artists, their discography, and their Eurovision 2024 journey so far. Next up, we will preview Greece’s 2024 representative Marina Satti.
Marina Satti’s Eurovision Journey So Far…
Marina Satti was internally selected to represent Greece in late 2023. After rejecting many songs, Marina Satti finally released “Zari” in March this year. Late last month it was determined that Marina will perform third in the second Eurovision Semi-Final in Malmö on May 9th.
What do we think of “Zari”
The team at That Eurovision Site have reacted to Malta’s entry for Malmö. Tim gave his thoughts on “Zari”, which you can check out below, you can also check out our written review here:
Who is Marina Satti?
Cretan raised, 37 year old Marina Satti is set to be Greece’s entrant at the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Marina’s music career began during her classical training in jazz music, which saw her move to the United States to further her studies. In addition to her vocal abilities, Marina can play the piano. Her breakthrough in the national and international music scene came in 2017 when ‘Mantissa’ became her first charting single, and ultimately received Gold certification. Her first album came in 2022 with the release of ‘Yenna’.
Eurovision is not her first dealings with the EBU however. Prior to her pop career Marina participated as ERT’s representative for the EBU Jazz Orchestra. Her international jazz career didn’t end there as she also performed at the World Jazz Nonet in the United States. Outwith her music career, Marina did venture into the world of architecture, having enrolled at the National Technical University of Athens before leaving to further her music career.
Marina’s 2024 Eurovision entry ‘Zari’ was written and produced by herself and a team that included; Ermis Geragidis, Gino Borri, Jay Lewitt Stolar, Jordan Richard Palmer, Konstantin Plamenov Beshkov, Manolis Solidakis, Michael Stathakis, Nick Kodonas, Oge, Pablo Alcántara, Sam Tiba, and Vlospa. ‘Zari’ will be performed 3rd in the second semi final.
Malta’s Eurovision Journey
In 1974, Greece made its debut to the Eurovision Song Contest with “Krasi, thalassa ke t’agori mou” which placed 11th. Since then they have participated on 43 occasions (40 of which made the Grand Final), and have won once, in 2005.
Greece’s most recent Eurovision participation saw them being represented by Victor Vernicos with the song “What They Say”. Following his performance, Greece failed to qualify for the Grand Final, finishing in 13th place in the second semi-final in Liverpool. He earned a total of 14 points from the televote.
What do think about “Zari”? Are you excited for Greece’s participation at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest? Let us know in the comments or on social media! Be sure to follow ‘That Eurovision Site’ on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and Bluesky as we prepare for Eurovision 2024!
News Source: Marina Satti/ That Eurovision Site
Photo Credit: Peggy Theodorogianni
Rory Gannon