The Official Eurovision Song Contest Podcast Episode 23: Abor & Tynna, Yuval Raphael
May 10, 2025
This week, Yuval Raphael, the talented Israeli singer representing her country at Eurovision 2025, shares her journey from childhood in Switzerland to the stage. She discusses her stirring ballad, "New Day Will Rise," and who can resist a karaoke sing-off? She even brings her mom into the conversation for a heartwarming cameo. Meanwhile, German duo Abor & Tynna express their excitement about their energetic entry, "Baller," the first German song in two decades, infusing humor and sibling camaraderie into their creative process.
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Sibling Strengths on Stage
- Abor and Tynna find being siblings brings mental reassurance and a feeling of home on stage.
- This connection visibly reduces stress and creates a special dynamic for their Eurovision performance.
German Language Returns at Eurovision
- The German entry is the first in nearly 20 years performed in German language at Eurovision.
- They embrace this as a proud moment representing Germany's language on the international stage.
From Classical Roots to Electronic Beats
- Abor and Tynna grew up in a classical musical family; father plays in Vienna Philharmonic.
- They shifted from classical to electronic genres, bonding over music and producing together.