Adriana Calcanhotto returns to Portugal in voice and guitar format

The Brazilian singer-songwriter Adriana Calcanhotto is back in Portugal for a series of intimate performances featuring only her voice and acoustic guitar.

Glam Magazine29 Apr

Joachim Kühn, Canyon and Shardik perform at 'Jazz em Agosto'

The 'Jazz em Agosto' programme, which takes place between 31 July and 9 August, includes 14 concerts, which will be divided between the Gulbenkian's Grand Auditorium, Auditorium 2 and the Outdoor Amphitheatre.

Cais Sodré Funk Connection pay video tribute to 'Má rês' and announce a hot summer

The band Cais Sodré Funk Connection releases a music video for their track 'Má rês' and promises an intense summer season ahead.

“Women in Jazz in Portugal” by Márcia Lessa at the Raiano Cultural Centre

An exhibition or event titled “Women in Jazz in Portugal” by Márcia Lessa is being held at the Raiano Cultural Centre.

Rimas e Batidas29 Apr

Singer Adriana Calcanhotto to perform four dates in Portugal in October in voice and guitar format

Brazilian singer Adriana Calcanhotto will give four concerts in Portugal in October, featuring a voice and guitar format, the promoter announced on Wednesday, April 29. The statement revealed that the first date is October 22 at the Convento São Francisco in Coimbra, followed by the Cineteatro Curvo Semedo in Montemor-o-Novo, Évora district, two days later. On October 26, the author of “Vambora” will perform at the Teatro Tivoli in Lisbon, and finally, one day later, at the Casa da Música in Porto. “At a time when she marks 60 years of life and four decades of career, Adriana Calcanhotto presents a setlist that crosses some of her most iconic themes with a collection of songs that explore a Luso-Brazilian repertoire, crafted from her continued and passionate relationship with Portuguese-language poetry,” the statement read. The promoter noted that the dialogue between Brazil and Portugal has marked the work of the University of Coimbra ambassador, citing examples such as the “Complexo b” lecture-concert, the composition of a song for Salvador Sobral's new album, and her sold-out performance at the Buenos Aires Book Fair on April 25, which ended with Chico Buarque's “Tanto Mar” accompanied by red carnations. Tickets for Coimbra, Lisbon, and Porto are already on sale.

Singer Adriana Calcanhotto to perform four dates in Portugal in October in voice and guitar format

The Brazilian singer-songwriter will tour Portugal with a series of intimate acoustic performances featuring only her voice and guitar.

SÁBADO29 Apr

Milhanas: “I always knew my life would be linked to the arts in some way, but I didn't believe in myself enough as a singer”

In the new episode of Geração 2000, Manel Rosa talks to Milhanas (or Carolina), one of the most unique voices in new Portuguese music.

Must Be Blue travelled to Morocco and brought back inspiration for From dusk till dawn

The band Must Be Blue visited Morocco, where they found inspiration for their work From dusk till dawn.

Santos & Pecadores Special with Camané: “When Camané sings, you can understand the Portuguese word. Today, many fado singers forget that”

Santos & Pecadores are back and are starring in a 6-episode special season of Posto Emissor, always featuring guests. At the origin of this series of conversations and musical sharing, which BLITZ presents on Wednesdays, is the project “These Songs Speak For Themselves”: in the third episode, Camané recreates ‘John Big Dream’ by Santos & Pecadores, while the band, together with their guest, gives new life to ‘Que Flor se Abre no Peito’.

I am not the right age to wear shorts... but I am going to wear them

Today's guest is known from so many places, but only now has he released his third solo album, 'Quinta-Essência 75/25'. More than that, he has reached half a century of life... and what changes as we get older?

42nd Jazz em Agosto programme announced: from Joachim Kühn to SML, Gulbenkian announces 14 concerts

The country's oldest jazz festival confirms its adventurous spirit with a diverse programme for a hot August in Lisbon

One woman, one electric guitar, one untold story. Who is Zurita de Oliveira, the “mother” of Portuguese rock?

A single edition was enough for Zurita de Oliveira to write her name into history, even if that history relegated her to an obscure background. “Who’s Afraid of Zurita de Oliveira?”, a documentary by Francisca Marvão premiering this Friday, May 1st, at IndieLisboa, promises to shed light on one of the great enigmas in the history of rock in Portugal.

In Porto, Ensaio Café hits play at Stop

The Stop Shopping Centre, filled with rehearsal rooms in Porto, has just gained a café open to concerts and exhibitions. The goal is to promote meeting and sharing among independent artists.

Santos & Pecadores special with Tim: “Olavo had to think: ‘today I sing funk, tomorrow I sing rock, good heavens, what do I do with my dreadlocks?’ There is less pressure today”

Santos & Pecadores are back and are starring in a 6-episode special season of Posto Emissor, always featuring guests. In the second episode, Tim recreates ‘Não Voltarei a Ser Fiel’ by Santos & Pecadores, while the band, together with their guest, gives new life to ‘Às Vezes’ by Xutos & Pontapés. In a lively conversation, the group from Cascais spoke about the hiatus in their career after an album “that none of us were happy with”.

Maneva returns to Portugal with shows in Lisbon, Porto and Madeira

The Brazilian band Maneva is back in Portugal for three shows as part of their European tour 'Maneva 20 Years – Origin', celebrating two decades of their career. The tour begins on the island of Madeira this Saturday (2), followed by a performance at Lisboa ao Vivo on the 8th, and concludes at the Hard Club in Porto on the 9th. The tour features a mix of the band's greatest hits and tracks from their latest album, 'Origem'. Formed in São Paulo in 2005, Maneva has become a leading name in Brazilian reggae. Tickets for the Lisbon show are €32, while tickets for the Porto show range from €32 to €35.

dnbrasil.dn.pt28 Apr

The success of "Saturday Night", the connection to Portugal and new projects: in conversation with Whigfield

An interview with Whigfield discussing her hit song “Saturday Night”, her ties to Portugal, and her upcoming work.

SAPO28 Apr

James to perform in Lisbon this July

The Daily Star28 Apr