Jamala (Ukrainian: Джамала), born Susana Jamaladinova (Ukrainian: Сусана Джамаладінова; Crimean Tatar: ''Susana Camaladinova'') is a Ukrainian singer of Crimean Tatar descent. A spinto soprano, she performs music of her own composition on the junction of jazz, soul, world music and rhythm&blues with elements of classical and gospel.The turning point in Jamala's career path came with her performance at the "New Wave - 2009" International Contest of Young Pop Singers in Jūrmala.