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Italy: Måneskin win Sanremo 2021 with “Zitti e buoni”
We’ll know on Sunday if they’re also going to Eurovision
Sanremo 2021 odds: Ermal Meta is the bookies’ favourite to win going into the final night
But who are you routing for? Vote in our poll.
The Wiwi Jury reveals their favourites in Italy’s Sanremo Music Festival 2021
“Brilliantly executed electropop”
Saturday 6 March: Your guide to tonight’s five selection shows
Including four finals
Sanremo 2021: Colapesce & Dimartino top press voting on fourth night
The competing acts performed their entries for the second time
Sanremo 2021: Madame’s “Voce” lyrics are a dedication full of feeling and nostalgia
Contemporary and urban
The most political song of Sanremo 2021: Willie Peyote’s “Mai dire mai (La locura)” lyrics are a vitriolic satire of Italian music
“They pump the trash in the name of LOL”
Sanremo 2021: Francesca Michielin and Fedez top the Italian Spotify charts
All but one of the top 10 is from Sanremo
Sanremo 2021: Ermal Meta and Orietta Berti among top finishers on third night
The competing acts performed covers of Italian songs
“Inside I love you and outside I tremble” — Noemi’s “Glicine” lyrics blossom with both strength and fragility
“It’s not just a love story that’s ended”
Sanremo 2021: Ermal Meta leads provisional ranking after second live show
The rest of the Big Artists performed
Sanremo 2021: Irama’s “La genesi del tuo colore” lyrics are an invitation to sing, dance and cry until you lose your voice
“Colour your soul with a tear”
Sanremo 2021: Gaia’s “Cuore amaro” lyrics reflect on life’s missed opportunities
Personally, artistically and professionally
Sanremo 2021: Irama will NOT be disqualified…rehearsal footage to be used instead
All 26 acts agreed to the rule change
Sanremo 2021: Irama forced to quarantine…But rehearsal footage may be used to keep him in the competition
The other 25 competitors would have to agree