DISCLAIMER: All opinions stated in this post belong to the person quoted and do not represent ESCUNITED as a whole. With another selection on the horizon, our editors have decided to critique another group of songs. Norway picks their entrant for tonight, and four of our writers have analyzed their nine hopefuls for Basel. So that you don’t have to …

As Norway’s Melodi Grand Prix (MGP) unfolds, artists from across the country are stepping onto the stage, each hoping to represent Norway at Eurovision. Among them is Nora Jabri, a singer-songwriter whose entry, “Sulale,” is a deeply personal blend of her Arabic and Norwegian heritage. We spoke with her about the inspiration behind the song, her dreams of taking the …