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Born near spring, she is among the greatest Portuguese artists of all time. She is a painter of suffering and nature, of heroism and evil, of the rural world and history. Of women, of animals, of beauty. She lives connected to Trás-os-Montes and the world, brimming with ideas.
At the Portela de Sintra high school I was always alone, looking indifferent: on Posto Emissor, Xana recalls her adolescence, a time when she became friends with Flak and Alex Cortez and, with them, started making music in what would years later become Rádio Macau
REPORT || At 99 years old, Ruy de Carvalho continues to take to the stage and is the oldest active actor in the world. Life now moves more slowly, but work continues to call him. We accompanied him at home and outside it, through the gestures of his routine, his memories, and a lifetime dedicated to acting. “Was it worth it? It was. And the proof of that is that you are here talking to me. So, it was worth it.” A report by journalist Cláudia Valente de Oliveira, with cinematography by Nuno Assunção and editing by Pedro Guedes.
The book includes QR codes that give the reader access to the world in which Eça lived and wrote.
Not since the Obama couple brought Bo, the Portuguese Water Dog, to the White House has our country been the target of such a distinction.
The voice of the group Trovante died on Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness. The wake for the singer and songwriter is being held at the Basílica da Estrela in Lisbon.
The musician passed away this week at the age of 69. What place does the band he founded and the solo career he built occupy? How were they listened to over the years? And what does the death of an artist reveal about us?
Luís Represas leaves us at 69 years old. The face of Trovante. The band that Álvaro Cunhal let “fly” and that united generations with a sophisticated style that never went out of fashion.
Born in the bustle of the post-April 25th era, Trovante had only 16 years of continuous activity. It was enough time to bridge the gap between tradition and modernity and leave a mark on generations.
What scares me these days is how it is possible that we have continued into the true age of the ridiculous. If in the time of Almada Negreiros Art was in decline, today it has become frighteningly worse.
The founder of Trovante was celebrating 50 years of his career this year.
Singer Luís Represas died this Wednesday at the age of 69 following a long illness.
The voice of Trovante and author of a solo career that found ways to expand his idea of popular music in Cuba, Brazil, and Portuguese-speaking African countries, Luís Represas has died at the age of 69. He leaves behind a unique, multifaceted legacy built on numerous collaborations.
Singer Luís Represas died this Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness. Júlio Isidro says he was in a “state of shock” at the news. For the presenter, Luís Represas leaves behind a legacy “of quality and innovation.”
A little over two years ago, Luís Represas presented the title track of “Miragem”, his first album in six years. In this live performance at the BLITZ and Expresso newsroom, he also revisited some of his greatest hits such as ‘Feiticeira’ and ‘125 Azul’. The musician passed away this Wednesday at the age of 69. Watch the short concert here.
Pedro Tadeu, former organiser of the Festa do Avante!, recalls memories of Trovante, who performed ten times at the festival. The singer and songwriter Luís Represas died this Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness.
Ana Gomes, who was part of the diplomatic front for Timor, says the musician's death is a shock. For the socialist, Represas was vital in uniting the country and forcing politicians to act for independence.
The singer was one of the guests on 'Siopa Convida', Duarte Siopa's segment on Correio da Manhã Rádio. Luís Represas spoke about his childhood and Trovante, the band where he was the lead singer.
Vasco Sacramento, a show promoter, worked with Luís Represas on the shows celebrating Trovante's 50-year career. The band's founder died this Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness.
Anabela mourns the death of Luís Represas, confessing that this is a very sad day. For the singer, the musician was a huge influence with a unique voice that left its mark on the country.
The lead singer of the band 'Trovante' died this Wednesday at the age of 69 following a long illness.
Júlio Isidro believes that Luís Represas had a unique and incomparable voice. For the presenter, the musician and the group Trovante now occupy an eternal place in the national songbook.
“Today I lost a friend. I mourn his passing in Cape Verde. I remember the fantastic night on the 21st of March. I remember so many good moments over the years. Longing for the future, Luís... Perhaps one day I will meet you,” writes the President of the Republic, António José Seguro. Luís Represas died this Wednesday at the age of 59.
Composer and musician Carlos Alberto Moniz remembers the “great musician” and “close friend,” who died this Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness.
Portuguese singer Luís Represas died this Wednesday at the age of 69, following a long illness.
Lead singer of the band Trovante and host of the CMTV programme 'Língua Mãe' has died at the age of 69.
Singer Luís Represas, a founder of the band Trovante, has died at the age of 69 following a long illness. A prominent figure in Portuguese music, he was known for hits such as '125 Azul' and 'Perdidamente'. His passing has drawn tributes from the President of the Republic, Prime Minister Luís Montenegro, and the Minister of Culture, who all highlighted his enduring legacy and contribution to the country's cultural memory.
“Mulheres de Abril” earned Cristina Branco the Best Album award. Retrimbar, Amadeu Magalhães, and the Omiri project were also distinguished by Audiogest.
138 years after the publication of 'Os Maias' by Eça de Queiroz, publisher Quetzal has released a new edition featuring QR codes on every page. These codes provide instant access to historical, cultural, and geographical context, aiming to help modern readers—including students—navigate the dense 19th-century references in the classic novel. Editor Francisco José Viegas defends the initiative as a way to bridge the gap between contemporary readers and the author's complex prose, with plans to extend the format to other Portuguese literary classics. The article also touches upon the ongoing orthographic debate regarding the spelling of the author's surname, 'Queiroz' versus 'Queirós'.
D.A.M.A. speak with Tony Gonçalves again, ahead of their performance at the IPMA, to discuss Portuguese heritage, gastronomy, and what it means to be a musical genre. Listen to the conversation in English.
