Turkish Band Manga Advances To Final Round In Eurovision Song Contest

OSLO - Turkish music band "Manga" advanced to the final round of the 55th Eurovision Song Contest in Oslo, Norway on Thursday.

Manga which is competing with their song titled "We Could Be The Same" is the only rock band in the contest.

Manga was formed in 2001, being named after the word for Japanese comic books, MaNga. Their music is a fusion of alternative rock and hip hop music, with a touch of Anatolian melodies; with electronic elements.

In 2009, they both won the Best Turkish Act award from MTV Turkey and consequently the Best European Act award from MTV Networks Europe in MTV Europe Music Awards 2009.