The Shalva Band performs at Eurovision 2019. Screenshot from Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/ShalvaNationalCenter/videos/315491806043486/?v=315491806043486
The Shalva Band, made up of eight musicians who have disabilities, gave an emotional performance during Eurovision’s second semi-final competition May 16 when they sang “A Million Dreams” from “The Greatest Showman.”
The group, who dropped their bid to represent Israel so they could preform during Shabbat, received a long standing ovation following the performance.
Eurovision tweeted following their performance saying, “Meet Shalva. They’re one the most beloved musical acts in Israel. And it’s not because they inspire us to think differently about challenges and acceptance. We love them for one simple reason – they make incredible music!”
Meet Shalva. They’re one the most beloved musical acts in Israel. And it’s not because they inspire us to think differently about challenges and acceptance.
We love them for one simple reason – they make incredible music!#DareToDream #Eurovision pic.twitter.com/nBJ0CqEX2w
— Eurovision Song Contest (@Eurovision) May 16, 2019
Many more took notice and shared their support for the group.
I can’t get enough of #Shalva & their amazing performance yesterday at @Eurovision. They are living proof that the differently abled are no different from the rest of us & #Israel is proud to see their dreams come true before all of Europe! #DareToDream pic.twitter.com/PdrrbczNaV
— Avigail C.J. Spira 🇮🇱 (@Avigailcjm) May 17, 2019
For me, the true winners of the second #Eurovision semifinal are the Israeli band #Shalva, made up of musicians with disabilities. Their song “A Million Dreams” had already received widespread praise from viewers all over Europe#Eurovision2019 @Eurovision pic.twitter.com/vSzi2qXwzk
— Elad Ratson (@EladRatson) May 17, 2019
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