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The article focuses primarily on a comprehensive study published in Royal Society Open Science analyzing the history of the Eurovision Song Contest from 1956 to 2024, covering 1,763 songs. The study categorizes entries by language, themes, lyrics, and musical style, noting trends such as a decline i...
| Publicado en: | New Scientist Vol. 270; no. 3594; p. 48 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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New Scientist Ltd.
5/9/2026
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