Diva (Dana International song)

"Diva" (Hebrew: דיווה) is the winning song of the Eurovision Song Contest 1998, performed in Hebrew by Israeli singer Dana International representing Israel. The music was composed by Svika Pick, with lyrics written by Yoav Ginai. The song was produced by Offer Nissim with music arrangements by Alon Levin and included on her fifth album, Free (1999). It was Israel's third winning song in the Eurovision Song Contest, following the consecutive victories of 1978 and 1979. Dana International's win is considered influential in making trans identity mainstream.

"Diva"
Single by Dana International
from the album Free
Released25 May 1998 (1998-05-25)
Genre
Length3:02
LabelCNR Music, Dance Pool
Composer(s)Tzvika Pick
Lyricist(s)Yoav Ginai
Producer(s)Offer Nissim
Dana International singles chronology
"Diva"
(1998)
"Makat hom (i la dirla da da)"
(2002)
Eurovision Song Contest 1998 entry
Country
Artist(s)
Language
Composer(s)
Tzvika Pick
Lyricist(s)
Yoav Ginai
Finals performance
Final result
1st
Final points
172
Entry chronology
◄ "Amen" (1995)
"Yom Huledet (Happy Birthday)" (1999) ►
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