Mamagama | |
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 Mamagama in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Baku, Azerbaijan |
| Genres | Indie pop · Alternative rock |
| Years active | 2021–present |
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Mamagama is an Azerbaijani musical band formed in 2021 inBaku. The lineup of the band consists of vocalist Asaf Mishiyev, guitarist Hasan Heydar and drummer Arif Imanov.[1] The band is known for its unique fusion of rock, pop, and traditional Azerbaijani music.
Mamagama will representAzerbaijan in theEurovision Song Contest 2025 with single,Run with U.
Formed in 2021 in Baku, Mamagama consists of members with prior experience in various musical ensembles.[2][3] The group quickly gained recognition by performing at several international festivals.[4]
The vocalist of the band, Asaf Mishiyev, participated in the 2020 season of the project "The Voice." He reached the knockout round in Polina Gagarina's team.
In 2022, Mamagama participated inKënga Magjike, one of Albania’s premier music festivals, alongsideFestivali i Këngës. Their performance of the single "Dreamer" earned them the first prize in the "International Artists" category.[3] Later that year, they applied torepresent Azerbaijan in theEurovision Song Contest 2023. Although they were selected as one of the five final candidates,[5]İctimai Television (İTV) ended up choosing the duoTuralTuranX to represent the country inLiverpool.[6]
On February 4, 2025, İTV announced that Mamagama had been internally chosen torepresent Azerbaijan in theEurovision Song Contest 2025 inBasel, Switzerland.[4] Their song, "Run with U", was presented on 19 February 2025.[7]
Mamagama's music blends traditional musical elements with contemporary styles, incorporating influences fromindie pop andalternative rock to create a unique and dynamic sound.[2][8]
This fusion is further enriched by the cultural background of the band's lead singer, Asaf Mishiyev, who is ofMountain Jewish heritage. Drawing from the influence of Jewish artists likeBob Dylan andAmy Winehouse, alongside the rich musical heritage of Azerbaijan, Mishiyev infuses the band's music with profound depth and emotional resonance.[9][10]
Mamagama's catalogue consists of six singles.
| Title | Year |
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| "My Medicine" | 2022 |
| "Sleep" | |
| "Dreamer" | |
| "River" | 2023 |
| "This Is for You" | |
| "Run With U" | 2025 |
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| Preceded by | Azerbaijan in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 | Succeeded by TBA |