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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Ashifa Kassam in Madrid

Feminists attack Spain’s ‘sexist’ Eurovision entry as PM defends singers

María Bas and Mark Dasousa wear sunglasses as they pose with the Eurovision song contest trophy, which is in the shape of a microphone.
Maria Bas (left), with Mark Dasousa, said the song was an attempt to ‘transform that word into something beautiful’. Photograph: Manuel Lorenzo/EPA

It has been criticised by some as insulting to women, but hailed by the prime minister as provocative – in a good way.

Days after Spain selected its entry for this year’s Eurovision song contest, the electropop tune Zorra has rocketed to the top of the country’s music charts and divided public opinion.

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