MARO "saudade, saudade" (Portugal Eurovision 2022) | Interview after first rehearsal

MARO - Portugal's Eurovision 2022 singer - chats with us at her hotel a day after her first rehearsal in Turin. We discuss her song "saudade, saudade", how she misses her grandfather, her staging plans and more.
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William - / williamleeadams
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William - / willyleeadams
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[@jonothanjones]

I don't think anyone this year has a greater connection to their song than Maro. I would love it if she wins.

[@VoltaireMM]

Muito obrigado!

[@havok4738]

malta tho. im kidding lol, emma's hella unauthentic. sheldon is also very connected. and cornelia. they both wrote their own songs

[@fartreta]

And the music and vocal harmonies - a gentle, warm wave. I think Maro and friends will touch A LOT of people's hearts.

[@mariajoaosaraiva967]

So true

[@nleonardi97]

She is sooo sweet and the song is a masterpiece. She has already won my heart and I hope she can do well in the contest, she deserves the world!

[@Wiwibloggs]

❤🇵🇹

[@Janecas]

And she will get the world. We will hear a lot about Maro in the future.

[@lolsaXx]

My good friend died 8 months ago. I've been crying my head off while singing this song and I don't speak Portuguese. Thank you for it MARO.

[@dariot4503]

🤗🎶❤️🎶🤗

[@ruijcbrito]

I'm sorry for your loss, hope the song helps you to get better. Much love from Portugal! ❤

[@Jorge23Costa]

The word saudade is very meaningful and I think this song wants to show the world how much times they had this feeling without even knowing it existed. Sorry for your loss.

[@lolsaXx]

@@Jorge23Costa without understanding the word I feel the meaning of this song. Thank you.

[@cmarq817]

So sorry for your friend. He/She must have been an amazing person. Saudade is a mix of sadness and joy…. You feel the loss of a person but - at the same time- you feel happy you had the opportunity to have met this person/place…

[@joaoluisbento]

Healing is what the World needs. Great interview.

[@Randomperson-cv4oo]

My winner 🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹❤️❤️❤️

[@Randomperson-cv4oo]

Maro is a Queen 👑

[@vanjalj]

What a gentle soul. ❤️

[@wakinicarolyne8347]

We love you Maro so much

[@nacht98]

I would listen to her for the whole day. And she is gorgeous!!

[@chijavier1869]

Unbelievable talent! When you have legend artists that want to want to work with an unknown artist/musician/songwriter like her then you just know she cannot be ignored for long. And Eurovision is just what she needs to showcase that for the music industry.

[@moodieforhoodie]

the best reason to watch eurovision this year

[@mariusrichards3713]

One of my favorite Songs and Artists in Eurovision ever. I'm so glad that I've been introduced to Maro and her music!

[@GianniBravoSka]

Maro: Talento, sensibilità, semplicità. unite ad una bellissima voce.

[@Consfeliciocosta]

She's an outstanding artist and a beautiful human being. Thank you Gianni! 💖✨

[@lolsaXx]

Portugal MARO is my #1!

[@sinead187]

This song is magical, harmonious, comforting. Touches my heart♥️

[@luvdf]

The amount of musicians who are going to see Eurovision for the first time because of this young and beautiful talent is something touching. It's rare to see a young girl's Insta being so followed by so many great musicians and singers, Jacob Collier, Pablo Alborán, Quincy Jones, Salvador Sobral, Ivan Lins... Seeing Eric Clapton collaborate with MARO is soul-filling.

[@gracewalk4155]

It's a tear jerker, there is a very sad story behind Eric's song. I cry when I hear the song😭❤️

[@dasmysteryman12]

Honestly, this is one of the reasons why I watch Eurovision... discovering all these incredible artists... I love it!

[@joaomanuel932]

She's a big fish already. She doesn't need to win the contest. She is Salvador Sobral on steroids! The ART was once again delivered by the Portuguese song. The rest... The rest is fireworks. 🤔🎩📴

[@JPA64]

MARO-VELLOUS!! ❤️🇵🇹

[@sannev8407]

She's soooo sweet and actually her voice is very calming and soothing, so nice to listen to

[@frejahogemark7397]

You know you're in Italy when there is a massive jar of Nutella in the background xD P.S. Reeeeally looking forward to next week!! I think Maro will do amazing!!

[@gracewalk4155]

I love Maro's song, vocals, beauty, simplicity and humility ❤️💐 She warms my heart listening to her, my no. ONE 🏆💥💥💥 Love the harmonies and claps ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💐 The staging looks GREAT!!! Good Luck Portugal 🇵🇹 💋🇿🇦❤️

[@pedromacedo3560]

From Boston 🇺🇸 Saudade Saudade 🇵🇹 ❤️

[@Blackmoonsoulx]

She's adorable!!!

[@powerblades]

She's the sweetest.

[@TheManInBlueFlames]

She deserves to win!

[@cagucinho]

The flow of the interview was beautiful. So relaxed, so genuine. Lovely song, lyrics, very trending and modern style of music, gorgeous harmonies, great personality and easy to engage artist. 10/10

[@trainticketboy]

Well I'm a puddle of tears now, thank you so much for this beautiful interview

[@flordi8235]

I Hope Portugal 🇵🇹 wins ESC! Definitely the best song and vocal!

[@JuvatVivere]

Touching interview ❤️

[@systur7033]

❤️ We love her music. What a great talent. Her voice is like velvet

[@bestnarryever]

OMG MARO SÃO PAULO WILL RECEIVE YOU WITH OPEN ARMS

[@miguelvalverde1403]

She’s really great and so happy to be there. She’s very humble and nice. If it wins that would be glorious. Dark horse alert

[@fabienportugal]

The greatness of simplicity!😘🇵🇹🔝

[@solobano570]

I love Boston too. The best of Europe and America! And I love love your song and simple stage, just gathering around music without unnecessary kitsch! Best of luck from Croatia 🇭🇷

[@WimvdBrink]

Its an irritating song, first time it surprises you with every lyric change .. then you hear it again and only can cry because of its beauty, I love the song totally, love the natural look of the singers. No distractions needed, just a great song, great performers and great music. Very powerful..

[@marcoc7591]

She's an amazing artist, and very humble! For me the most beautiful and moving song of this year 💛

[@solobano570]

Agree. And I wish that the voters would see the beauty in what she refers to as a living room feel, where people gather together and sing. The strength of emotion and the connection that music provides. Plato said that divine reveals itself to us through music. Having a beautiful voice and song is enough. Having some silly special effects would spoil it all.

[@gracafernandes4337]

She is such an genuine person, authenticity is queen! So good that Europe is knowing the portuguese vibe and introduce the most portuguese word "Saudade"to the world!! Well done! You are making all the portuguese proud!!🇵🇹🇵🇹💓💓👏

[@VoltaireMM]

Go Maro, go Portugal!

[@wakinicarolyne8347]

William is so sweet

[@Maria8CgF8]

💜💜💜 MARO 💜💜💜

[@luisafalcao915]

So much sweetness behind so much talent. Go Maro! I loved this interview.

[@luisterrero4692]

My winner 🥰 pure poesy

[@fewdaysonland9784]

Very proud of our MARO ❤️🇵🇹 Lovely interview

[@noname-ws9nt]

Love her 💜💜💜💜💜

[@raquelandrade5480]

I lost my brother too and as I listen to this song I think about him and my grandparents as well with saudade!

[@marcospaulopereira850]

I hope you win Maro!!! You truly deserve it! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ruiwilliamson6566]

soooo sweet 😍😍😍😍 🇵🇹

[@ruicosta1860]

Let's goooo Maro 🇵🇹

[@e.a.5429]

Maravillosa, Maro.

[@Consfeliciocosta]

Oh, nice interview William! Good energy and lovely smiles, both of you. ☺️👌

[@Consfeliciocosta]

I just love her to pieces! ✨💖😊

[@solobano570]

Oh, so sorry about your brother - music brings solace to the soul. Stay well.

[@vanessasimao6881]

She is so beautiful, simple and sweet❤ she is the one with the best conection with the song😍 go Maro

[@fatimasequeira476]

Nice interview.Maravilhosa Maro.Boa sorte🍀❤️🇵🇹

[@EurovisionOpale]

She have same voice as Blanche (2017) i love it.

[@dariot4503]

Or Sade Adu.

[@EurovisionOpale]

@@dariot4503 SadeAdu - Saudade :D you can put her name in name Maro song.

[@dariot4503]

@@EurovisionOpale Uy... Funny discover 😃

[@gilloureiro3685]

@@EurovisionOpale amazing!!

[@pedrosousa3563]

I couldn't be more proud. I don't think that there's more stuff to know. She is so humble, she's sweet, awsome profissional, I guess she has what it takes. Love you Maro! You go girl!

[@Consfeliciocosta]

Me also, I just love her! 🤗 Such a sweet girl... She's also very pretty even if her personal style is so casual. She truly a gem! 💖

[@Jlnkht]

Think I missed a solid minute of this (for the record, great!) interview when I noticed that Nutella dispenser in the back. I need that!!

[@edufvcosta]

the queen of this

[@JoaoPMFerreira]

Thank you for the interview!!

[@cristianasilva6127]

Linda! 🧡

[@alicevenancio8838]

Beautiful and interesting interview, William!! Atmosphere of great serenity, sincerity and very good energy. Maro is very dear, a very special person, in fact, they are both very dear!! 😊 I end the day with a golden key!! To Maro, I wish the best of the best at Eurovision 💜💜💜 Love from Portugal

[@sofiaraposo6345]

❤️

[@lu_silva4259]

Good Singer good music

[@Diversusmilitary]

Love you Maro!!!!

[@helderpedro1966]

Magic song ❤️🇵🇹🇧🇪

[@AureWaxman]

I'm so sorry to hear about your brother.

[@Piairom]

💗💗💗

[@TiagoPereira-ed3jo]

amazing

[@teresahenriques2611]

So proud of you! Beijinho Maro

[@LHollan]

She’s so beautiful and talented

[@sandranunes7551]

🇵🇹❤️

[@laranjacerqueiragomes1238]

💪👏❤️

[@Theouchiwa36]

Good interviewer

[@Luzitanium]

Correction: Do snow in Portugal every year, in the North.

[@hugofernandes2930]

Haha not really a thin icing in Serra da Estrela is not really snow

[@Luzitanium]

@@hugofernandes2930 you really need to get out of your home more often, always snows in Tras os Montes region

[@fatimaseixas9627]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dariooliveira1751]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👌👍🇵🇹🥂🥂🥂

[@sarahford979]

It's a beautiful song. My favourite this year. But I was dissapointed by staging and camera work. Weird angles. I guess because the singers were in a circle. Would have been better if they were in a wide semi-circle so we could get a front on view of Maro without another girls head in the way.

[@joaoeduardo5994]

Saudade also means something that was good at that time.

[@hugopereira3782]

Portugal crl!! e mai nada!

[@Wiwibloggs]

Beautiful woman!

[@VoltaireMM]

Isso mesmo!

[@Goldedxts]

Can we just talk about the huge Nutella jar😂

[@FHalb]

god give her an additional German passport, pleeeeaaase....

[@sosprichtportugal]

Wieso das denn? Hehe...

[@FHalb]

@@sosprichtportugal ein paar musikalische Mädels mehr von der Sorte könnten wir hier sicher gut gebrauchen. Ich mag den ganzen musikalischen Background sehr gerne.

[@rickydente3316]

I really appreciate your review but so far away from the reality of what she's bringing.. It's more deeply than you can understand.. So, thanks. But, lately yours blog isn't really my favorite thing... Humanity was lost in this years..

[@Luca-ed8dz]

Sausage Dad

[@jeanlundi2141]

Wtf.

[@xskskx1375]

interview with amanda plz.greetings from greece

[@annip5573]

Does her speaking voice show, that maybe she overstrained her voice?

[@dariot4503]

It is characteristic of her and apparently part of her family.

[@virtualsnake1994]

yeah cause she sings very loudly and belts harshly as we know...

[@solobano570]

It’s just a husky voice of rustling autumn leaves, quite beautiful; it doesn’t sound overstrained at all.

[@annip5573]

@@dariot4503 I hope so, because Covid can be around the corner

[@placidoteixeira8789]

LOL

[@fruitcake4t]

i wish she was my girlfriend, i love latin women

[@olivazemeis2009]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lisetafrade6942]

❤

[@joanamoreira8496]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@saraveigas8579]

💜