The former lead singer of Katrina and the Waves recently completed a three-show residency in Florida. Her set included a performance of the classic hit “Walking on Sunshine” accompanied by a live band.
Original lead vocalist Liz Mitchell shared personal reflections on the band’s complex history, including the pressure of performing in the USSR. She also discussed the emotional impact of various internal legal and financial disagreements over the decades.
A full-length feature film exploring the band’s global success and production secrets recently launched on Germany’s ARD network. This documentary is a centerpiece of the ongoing celebrations marking half a century of the group’s music.
Ruslana shared her thoughts regarding the eligibility of Ukrainian performers who have previously worked within Russia. She advocated for a nuanced, individual approach to these cases rather than maintaining rigid, sweeping restrictions for the song contest.
As the 70th Eurovision Song Contest kicked off in Austria, Ruslana Lyzhychko publicly voiced her encouragement for LELEKA. The singer shared her positive outlook on Ukraine’s prospects in the current competition.
The 2004 Eurovision victor recently connected with fellow Ukrainian star Verka Serduchka and her stage mother in Vienna. The artists captured their meeting in social media posts while attending festivities for the international song competition.
In a comprehensive recent dialogue, the duo looks back at their rise to international prominence and explains their current shift toward public advocacy. The pair shares insights into their historical music career and how their perspectives on global issues have developed over time.
A retrospective article describes how Kimberly Rew composed their signature track during a gloomy period in Cambridge while dealing with a respiratory illness. The piece contrast the upbeat nature of the music with the cold, difficult environment of its creation in 1983.
The latest media coverage surrounding the group’s anniversary highlights the darker side of their fame, focusing on the financial exploitation and internal power dynamics orchestrated by their late producer.
During a recent conversation about her career, the vocalist revealed that her path to victory two decades ago was self-funded. She explained that her family contributed their life savings to cover the essential expenses for the international competition.