The Wiwi Jury — our in-house team of music unprofessionals — is reviewing and rating the 37 competing songs in Eurovision 2024. Next we review Greece, who have chosen Marina Satti with “ZARI”.
Has Marina inspired us to book a holiday to Athens? Read on to find out!
Marina Satti – “ZARI” (Greece Eurovision 2024)
Review: Marina Satti – “ZARI”
Tomas: “Zari” & Marina Satti is an act that you cannot just listen to, but you need to watch as well. The music video has added such an amazing visual to this great entry. “Zari” is a song that combines ethnic and traditional Greek sounds with urban music. The song pulls you in from the first seconds and it grows to its epic final that truly can make a crowd go crazy. It’s one of those entries to watch out for. Let’s welcome Greece back to the Top 10!
Score: 10
Tom: Now, this is an interesting song. I really enjoy the cultural elements to the track, but for me its just a bit of a hot mess. I am not sure if that is due to the music video — which is all over the place — but after a few visual-less performances, my opinion hasn’t much changed. There isn’t much of a hook to grab me, nor any verses to inspire me. I feel it lacks focus. It’s just not for me.
Score: 5.5
Georgia: This song is truly one-of-a-kind, bringing joy and an irresistible catchiness that stays rent free in my mind. Its ethnic vibes are a refreshing departure from the Greek entries we’ve seen in recent years. It’s a welcome return to the roots of Greek music, injecting a much-needed dose of uniqueness into the competition. The diverse range of opinions surrounding this song only adds to its intrigue for me. I’m really anticipating the staging of this song and wondering if it will elevate it even more. Marina’s exceptional vocals and infectious positive energy shine through the whole song.
Score: 9.5
Scarlett: “Zari” demands attention and you can’t help but stay until the end. It’s not meant to be cookie-cutter pop, and Marina makes the song’s quirkiness work with her assertive vocals. The mix of traditional instrumentals and syncopated beats are irresistible. And of course, those “ta-ta-ta-ta” moments are not leaving your brain anytime soon. “Zari” might seem like chaos, but it’s glorious, catchy chaos.
Score: 6.5
Greece Eurovision 2024 ranking
In the Eurovision 2024 Wiwi Jury, we have 17 jurors but only have room for four reviews. The remaining scores are below:
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Antranig: 6 Cinan: 10 Deban: 6 Jonathan: 6.5 Lucy: 9 Pablo: 7 Ron: 5.5 |
Ruxandra: 8.5 Sebastian: 6.5 Simon: 6.5 Suzanne: 3 William: 8 Youyou: 8 |
We have removed the highest and lowest scores prior to calculating the average. This is to remove outliers and potential bias. We have removed a low of 3 and a high of 10.
Wiwi Jury verdict: 7.27/10
What do you think of Greece’s Eurovision 2024 entry? Share your own score and review for Marina Satti’s “ZARI” below!
