Azerbaijan

Jamila Hashimova (Azerbaijani: Cəmilə Həşimova; born 9 September 1982), known professionally as Jiva (stylized in all caps), is a Russian-born Azerbaijani singer and songwriter. Jiva won the third season of The Voice of Azerbaijan. Her repertoire includes pop, dance, and R&B, which she performs in Azerbaijani, Russian, and English. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 with her song “Just Go”.

Mamagama is an Azerbaijani musical band formed in 2021 in Baku. The lineup of the band consists of vocalist Asaf Mishiyev, guitarist Hasan Heydar and drummer Arif Imanov. The band is known for its unique fusion of rock, pop, and traditional Azerbaijan music. Mamagama represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Run with U”.

Ilkin Dovlatov (Azerbaijani: İlkin Dövlətov, IPA: [ilˈcin dœy̯ˈlætow]; born 16 June 1990) is an Azerbaijani mugham singer. He rose to prominence after finishing second in The Voice of Azerbaijan (native songs version). Accompanying Fahree, he represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with the song “Özünlə apar”.

TuralTuranX is an Azerbaijani musical duo consisting of twin brothers Tural and Turan Bağmanov (born 30 October 2000). They represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with their song “Tell Me More”.

Nadir Rashid oghlu Rustamli (Azerbaijani: Nadir Rəşid oğlu Rüstəmli, pronounced [nɑˈdiɾ ɾæˈʃid oɣˈlu ɾystæmˈli]; born 8 July 1999) is an Azerbaijani singer. Rustamli won the second season of The Voice of Azerbaijan. He represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022 with the song “Fade To Black”, finishing 16th in the final.

Samira Azer gizi Efendiyeva (Azerbaijani: Samirə Azər qızı Əfəndiyeva; born 17 April 1991), known as Samira Efendi or Efendi, is an Azerbaijani singer. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “Mata Hari”.

Samira Azer gizi Efendiyeva (Azerbaijani: Samirə Azər qızı Əfəndiyeva; born 17 April 1991), known as Samira Efendi or Efendi, is an Azerbaijani singer. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song “Mata Hari”.

Chingiz Maharram oglu Mustafayev (Azerbaijani: Çingiz Məhərrəm oğlu Mustafayev; born 11 March 1991) is an Azerbaijani singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 with the song “Truth”, finishing in eighth place.

Aysel Mammadova (Azerbaijani: Aysel Məmmədova; born 3 July 1989), known professionally as Aisel, is an Azerbaijani singer. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2018 with the song “X My Heart”. She has also performed the Azerbaijan national anthem at the opening of the Formula 1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix 2023.

“Skeletons” is a song performed by Azerbaijani band Dihaj. The song represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017. The song was revealed to the public on 11 March 2017, and was released as a digital download on 15 March. The song is composed by Isa Melikov and Sandra Bjurman, who composed the country’s 2011 winning entry “Running Scared”.

Samra Rahimli (Azerbaijani: Səmra Rəhimli, born 20 October 1994) is an Azerbaijani singer and rapper. In 2015, she competed in O Ses Türkiye (The Voice of Turkey) where she made it to the quarterfinals and in March 2016, she became a finalist on the first season of Səs Azərbaycan (The Voice of Azerbaijan). On 10 March 2016, she was announced as the Azerbaijani act for the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 with the song “Miracle”. Rahimli performed during Semi Final 1 and successfully progressed to the Grand Final where she placed 17th with 117 points.

Elnur Hüseynov (born 3 March 1987), also known as Elnur Hussein, is an Azerbaijani singer. He was the first Azerbaijan’s representative to perform “Day After Day” at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 alongside Samir Javadzadeh as duo Elnur and Samir. In 2015, he won the fourth season of The Voice of Turkey and represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2015 with the song “Hour of the Wolf”.

Dilara Kazimova (Azerbaijani: Dilara Kazımova [dilɑˈɾæ cɑˈzɯmovÉ‘]; born 20 May 1984) is an Azerbaijani singer and actress. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 in Copenhagen with the song “Start a Fire”.

Farid Mammadov (Azerbaijani: Fərid Məmmədov; born 30 August 1991 in Baku) is an Azerbaijani singer. He represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2013 in Malmö with the song “Hold Me” and came second after Denmark.

Sabina Eldar gizi Babayeva (Azerbaijani: Səbinə Eldar qızı Babayeva; born 2 December 1979, Baku) is an Azerbaijani singer. She represented Azerbaijan in the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, held in Baku, Azerbaijan on 26 May 2012, with the song “When the Music Dies”, as the 13th act, and finished 4th overall.

Azerbaijan was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 with the song “Running Scared”, written by Stefan Örn, Sandra Bjurman, and Iain James Farquharson, and performed by Ell and Nikki. The Azerbaijani participating broadcaster, İctimai Televiziya (İTV), selected its representative through Milli Seçim Turu 2011 and, subsequently, the song internally. Following seven heats, a semi-final and a final on 11 February 2011, a seven-member jury selected Nigar Jamal and Eldar Gasimov as the winner. The song “Running Scared” was internally selected and presented to the public on 14 March.

Safura Alizadeh (Azerbaijani: Səfurə Əlizadə; born 20 September 1992) is an Azerbaijani pop singer. In 2009, she became the winner of the eighth season of Pop Idol. She represented Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 with the song “Drip Drop”, finishing in fifth place.

Arash Labbaf (Persian: آرش لباف, pronounced [ɒːˈɾæʃ ɛ læbˈbɒːf], Azerbaijani: Arəş Ləbaf; born 23 April 1977) is an Iranian-Swedish singer, entertainer, and producer. He represented Azerbaijan along with Aysel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, finishing third with the song “Always”. He is also one of the judges of Persia’s Got Talent, a Persian franchise of the British talent show Got Talent.

Azerbaijan was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 with the song “Day After Day”, composed by Govhar Hasanzadeh, with lyrics by Zahra Badalbeyli, and performed by Elnur and Samir. The Azerbaijani participating broadcaster, İctimai Televiziya (İTV), selected its representative through Land of Fire 2008. The final took place on 2 February 2008 and a fifteen-member jury selected Elnur Hüseynov as the winner. The song, performed in a duet with Samir Javadzadeh, was internally selected and announced on 8 February.