In 2019, Gavin James recorded a version of his hit Always with Philippine. For most people it was their first acquaintance with the now 22-year-old French singer. Two years later, she hopes to reach an even larger audience. To accomplish that goal, she will battle with 11 other candidates to represent France at the Eurovision Song Contest 2021.

Philippine Zadéo will take part in the competition with her self-penned song Bah Non. She wrote it last summer after her relationship of several years ended badly. With this track, she wants to empower and encourage other people (no matter their gender) to say ‘no’ in situations where they feel vulnerable. An important message that deserves a large international audience.

For starters, Bah Non. by Philippine is this week’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcard!

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In the Wildcards 2021 playlist you’ll find all of this year’s Carte Blanche Music Wildcards so far.

Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.