Austria: Small House

Austrian pop artist and Eurovision winner Conchita Wurst with Syrian trio Basalt.

The song Small House is about losing contact with our inner selves - our lives, thoughts and identity.

Conchita Wurst is a pop recording artist and drag queen portrayed by Thomas "Tom" Neuwirth. Wurst came to international attention after winning the Eurovision Song Contest in 2014 as Austria's entrant with the song Rise Like a Phoenix.

Basalt is a Syrian trio formed in Austria in 2016, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Amjad Khaboura, guitarist and vocalist Noor Eli Khoury and bass player Almonther Alshoufi. They perform a mix of styles including alternative, oriental, blues and rock.

New European Songbook is presented as part of the Edinburgh International Festival and British Council season Spirit of '47.