The Swamp

Almost there, 2nd to last week of Round one.

Welcome to Week 9. From last week, Azerbaijan, Yemen and Sudan advance into Round 2.

For tournament format, go to original Post.

Week 9, Round 1, Group 9 (North Macedonia, Kiribati, Kosovo, Bahamas, Uganda, Mauritania, Fiji, Lesotho, Taiwan)

Vote for as many as you want. Anthems are below, in most cases, I have tried to find a solo singer version. Voting is from Monday to Monday.

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North Macedonia



Kiribati


Kosovo


Bahamas


Uganda


Mauritania


Fiji



Lesotho


Taiwan

A solid batch of songs here!

Hard to tell North Macedonia and Kosovo's apart. Macedonia has the "singing forests," but Kosovo is the "nest of love." Meh to both.

Kiribati's poppy arrangement was a bit odd, but the lyrics are so positive and hopeful.

Bahama's and Uganda are both good, and sound like they are sung by the same singer. Edge to Bahamas.

Fiji and Lesotho made little impression.

Mauritania's enemies "kept us young and bitter," but they will protect your fiancee. Something might be lost in translation.

Taiwan's is a winner. Simple lyrics, inspirational as hell.

Thumbs up to Kiribati, Bahamas, Uganda and Taiwan.

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