Vicente Amigo, Ricardo Ribeiro, Diabo na Cruz, OrBlua and Kumpania Algazarra are just some of the names of the Festival Sons do Atlântico, which returns this year, with a new location and new dates: from May 22nd to 24th, in Ferragudo (Lagoa) .
The festival dedicated to the music of the world, which for some years had the promontory of Nossa Senhora da Rocha as its stage, had to leave this place suspended over the ocean due to the fragility of the cliffs, which could cause some landslide. That's why the festival moved of weapons and luggage to Praia da Angrinha, in Ferragudo, where it will take place on two stages.
But there was also a change of season, as the festival was held in August before. Eduardo Manuel, from the Algarpalcos company, which produces this festival for Câmara de Lagoa, explained to Sul Informação that this «change was due to the fact that there is a lot of events on offer in the Algarve in the month of August, and specifically in Lagoa and neighboring municipalities, and we have lost our space in the calendar». Well then, in May!
Occupying about 7000 square meters in Praia da Angrinha, in an enclosure will be closed, tickets cost 8 euros per day or 20 euros for the three days of the Festival. In addition to the sounding names of the world music, the event includes gastronomy, handicrafts, street entertainment and some surprises.
In terms of music, stage 1 will feature fado by Ricardo Ribeiro and Diabo na Cruz (22 May), Souls of Fire and Spaniards Chambao (23) and finally flamenco by Vicente Amigo (Spain), as well as Kumpania Algazarra, and Batida Balkanica, to close, on the 24th.
On stage 2, there will be Al-Fanfare, Silvia Nazário, with Bossa and other Novas (22) and Os Artisans of Music, OrBlua and I. Rick DJ (roots/dub/revival), on the 23rd, and Mawtas do Namibe, Luís Galrito and Canto Livre, on the 24th.
To complement a musical poster with a strong insistence on the music made in Portugal and Spain, there will be craft and gastronomy stalls, namely “local cuisine with sea dishes made by fishermen, through the local fishermen's association”.
«Since the sea is so present in the gastronomic and economic culture of this region, it deserves to be celebrated and, in this way, in the festival, in addition to the musical aspect, we will have a strong gastronomic component and a representative sample of maritime activities. We have the presence of traditional fishing fishermen with their activities and maritime-tourism operators with their offers of the beauty of the Algarve coast», says Eduardo Manuel.
Another novelty will be transport: «our visitors who come from Portimão can go to the festival by boat, taking advantage of the ferry lines that will connect the two banks of the Arade river, or travel by Tuk Tuk, ecological vehicles that will also make circuits between Portimão and the Festival”, stress the organizers.
Tickets (children up to 12 years old do not pay) can be purchased at Ticketline, Worten, Fnac, at the precinct, at the Convento de S. José and at the Municipal Auditorium (Lagoa). There is a 20% discount for Lagoa Social cardholders or people who have used the services of the event partners: Wildwatch, Tuk Tuk and Ferry Ferragudo.
As for parking, it will be done in the parks near the beaches of Angrinha and Grande and in adjacent areas.
Program:
May 22nd
Stage 1 | Ricardo Ribeiro (fado) and Devil on the Cross
Stage 2 | Al-Fanfare, Silvia Nazário (Bossa and other Novas)
May 23nd
Stage 1 | Souls of Fire and Chambao (Spain)
Stage 2 | Music Artisans OrBlua and I. Rick DJ (roots/dub/revival)
May 24nd
Stage 1 | Vicente Amigo (Spain) and Kumpania Algazarra
Stage 2 | Mawtas do Namibe, Luís Galrito and Canto Livre, Batida Balkanica.
May 22
Box 1
RICARDO RIBEIRO
Ricardo Ribeiro he lived with Fado from an early age, listening to great fado singers of the time who became his references: Fernando Maurício, Amália Rodrigues, Alfredo Marceneiro, Manuel Fernandes, Adelino dos Santos (Guitar) and José Inácio (Viola) among others.
Since 2001 he has been invited to participate in national and international music festivals: “Alu-Casa da Actress Maria Casares”, “Badasom”, “Vocal Jazz Festival Crest”, “Córdoba Guitar Festival”, “Guitar Festival of Cordoba”. Santo Tirso”, among others.
In 2004 CNM –Coleção Antologia published his first album with the name “Ricardo Ribeiro”, with the collaboration of guitarist José Manuel Neto, Jorge Fernando and Marino de Freitas. He participated in the “Tributo a Amália Rodrigues” – published by World Conection, in the same year.
Along these years, Ricardo Ribeiro has participated in the records of big names in Portuguese Music such as: Rui Veloso, Simone de Oliveira, Pedro Joia, Rão Kyao, João Gile Carlos do Carmo.
He collaborated in the tribute shows to the great fado singers Fernando Maurício, Fernanda Maria, Argentina Santos, Rodrigo and Anita Guerreiro.
In 2013, Ricardo edited “Largo da Memória” by Warner Music Portugl, fourth cd and successor to “Porta do Coração”, which in 2012 reached the Golden Record. This new cd by the young fado singer received the widest praise from the specialized critics and the public.
In February of this year, Ricardo Ribeiro traveled to New York and, with Pedro Jóia, sold out the Elebash Center, at the Cuny Graduate Center, on 5th Avenue. This partnership was chosen for the World Music Series of this institution.
May 22
Box 1
DEVIL ON THE CROSS
Os devil on the cross they are the perfect harmony between rock'n roll and Portuguese popular tradition. Formed by independent musician Jorge Cruz, Diabo na Cruz also incorporate experienced musicians such as Bernardo Barata, João Pinheiro, João Gil, Manuel Pinheiro and Sérgio Pires.
This strong alignment perfected the formula of combining a rock 'n roll base with Portuguese oral tradition as well as popular instruments. The result is a unique sound that will certainly inspire other Portuguese musicians to take a chance.
«Vida de Estrada is about Portuguese life today, on the one hand, and about the Devil on the Cross, on the other. It's about the lives we all lead, about what occupies us, what distracts us, what consumes us. But it is also our return, as the Devil on the Cross, to our life that is Life on the Road.
Everyone needs an escape. Everyone needs to find a reason that is their own, needs to feel free, to feel capable. For us, at Diabo na Cruz, that reason is this band, this passion for the country and its musicality. At the door of the third disc, the reason is also the privilege of sharing this music with such different audiences, with such different sensibilities.
We return to Vida de Estrada to reconnect with our followers, to introduce ourselves to those who still don't know us and to announce that they can share with a 2014 album filled with what Diabo na Cruz knows how to do».
May 23
Box 1
SOULS OF FIRE
The history of souls of fire it already has many chapters over 10 years of existence. With the first meetings in 2000, the desire to give greater voice to national reggae led the group to form a band.
From the beginning to the present, the years went by, as well as various members, friends, places and many words that translated into learning. All left their mark and contribution, and thus a path was built based on the sharing of music and words of union.
With three released albums (Comunicar-2006, Subentender-2009 and Pontas Soltas-2012), Souls of Fire brings in their luggage many concerts across the country and the luck to have had meetings with the biggest influences of the band, such as: The Wailers, Alpha Blondy, I Jahman, Groundation, Balance Point, Skatalites, Don Carlos, The Gladiators, Black Uhuru, Natiruts, Gentleman, among many others.
Today souls of fire they keep the flame burning with the faith and persistence that every day is good for writing a new chapter.
May 23
Box 1
CHAMBOO
Can a classic like “There you are” sound completely new? The affirmative answer is one of the countless surprises that ends, the album 10 Años Around The World, an anniversary album in which the group Chambao reviews and renews its repertoire, most emblematic with remixes and collaborations by renowned artists, celebrating ten years of career.
Fulfilled a decade since the explosion with what came to be called flamenco chill, a decade in which the Malaga group developed a unique music, which set the trend in the Spanish music scene. Crossing borders and achieving international recognition.
It is a new chapter of a band that emerged at the beginning of the last decade, and that, from 2005, is led by Lamari.
In 2002 they debuted with the album Flamenco chill, where Daniel Casañ, Eduardo Casañ and Henry Takkenberg helped in the creation and production of this style. But the name of the first album was a definition of the style of mixing flamenco with electronic music and chill out, which renews the musical concepts of the time.
In 2003, Lamari released his first solo album, “Endorfinas en la mente”, produced by Bob Benozzo. who also participates in the album Pokito Apoko (2005). It is with him that Lamari continues his solo project.
His next work, Con otro aire (2007), sought to influence ethnic sounds, without giving up his strong Mediterranean roots. In 2009, he released Chambao En el fin del mundo, an album recorded live on the Argentino Perito Moreno glacier, built with captivating melodies mixed with touches of poetry.
In 2012 he released the album Chambao, which captures the group's spirit in all its richness of sounds.
It's been ten years of great music, which now extends to this album released in 2013. More Chambao than ever.
May 24
Box 1
VICENT FRIEND
Vicente Friend is today one of the great masters of the flamenco guitar.
In 2013, he released his seventh album, “Terra”, which presents the musician Cordovan in a more global way and less focused on orthodox flamenco, but always with the inspiration and virtuosity that characterize him.
Surrounded by top-notch musicians and members of Dire Straits and British Celtic band Capercaillie. Album produced by Guy Fechner.
He is considered one of the most virtuous active artists of his generation. Tireless researcher of the aesthetic and sound possibilities of the flamenco guitar. Your music pleases everyone.
In 1988, Vicente Amigo decided to start his solo career, performed at the Festival Nacional del Cante de las Minas de la Unión, winning first prize in the 'Bordón minero' guitar competition.
His consecration as the first figure of flamenco guitar takes place in May 1989, unanimously winning the Ramón Montoya guitar concert at the XII National Flamenco Art Córdoba.
From there, its progression and recognition inside and outside the country, inside and outside flamenco, is incredible.
In 1991, he shared with Paco de Lucia the presentation of his flamenco work “Legends of the Guitar” in the main international festivals. With his solo work, he won several awards, including the flamenco 'Music Awards' or a Grammy in 2001 for “City of Ideas”.
In Vicente Amigo's discography we find “De mi corazón al aire” (1991); “Imagined experiences” (1995); “Poet” (with the Orquesta de Córdoba and orchestration by Leo Brouwer, originally called “Concierto flamenco para un marineroen tierra” inspired by the work of Rafael Alberti); “Ciudad de lasideas” (2000); “Un Moment en el Sonido” (2005); “Paseo de Gracia” (2009).
These records and the musical aesthetics not only on stage, but of the entire team made their audience to be very varied, both in age and musical taste or tradition.
May 24
Box 1
KUMPANIA JUMPER
And, suddenly, the music goes down the street and the party happens!
This sonorous uproar roams through the music of the five continents, transforming the sounds in which it plays into a traveling party, in the style of European fanfares.
Saltimbancos, children of the road and the wind, musicians in permanent revelry submerged in a cocktail of lively music, their combinations of musical notes form a tracery of cultures, where Balkan, Arab, Latin sounds are present, in conjunction or separately, Africans, ska, funk and hiphop, among others.
Kumpania Algazarra appeared in 2004 through the streets of Sintra, inspired by the energy of revelry and good disposition, and they take a very lively tour with them. That same year, they were already playing on the main stage of the Festival Andanças and making those who passed by there vibrate.
In 2005, they recorded their first EP and then set off on an adventure. The caravan animates Portugal from end to end and even goes to the unknown outside world, passing through Spain, Italy and a tour in Slovenia.
Meanwhile, it was time to leave a legacy of the years spent on the road and, in February 2008, comes the release of his first work of originals with the same name. Also in 2008, they won the Mercè a Banda, the international street band competition of the Festas de La Mercè, in Barcelona.
From there, they jump to the big stages at the Avante Festival, Optimus Alive, SuperBock SurfFest, Sudoeste, Sines World Music Festival and many more. Internationally, they pass through countries such as Spain, Holland, Belgium, England, Switzerland, among others. In 2010, they were invited to represent Portugal at the Portuguese Language Cultural Meetings in Rio de Janeiro.
Along the way, many DJs and producers are interested in mixing this racket and the idea of making the Kumpania Algazarra Remix (2010) comes up, that is, the songs from the first CD remixed in various styles. Xoices, Inner G, Womanin Panic, Black Sheep, Sam the Kid, Beat Laden, Yanus and the Breakfast Djs make pure alchemy, transforming the organic sound of Kumpania into something fresh for new tracks and new dances.
The visit to the Sines World Music Festival in 2011 was marked by the launch of a live EP, released by Optimus Discos.
Box 2
May 22
AL-FANFARE
festival opening on May 22nd
in the center of the village and on stage
Al-Fanfare what is it!? Well, basically it is a musical band of street animation, composed of winds and percussion, whose musicians are professionals and amateurs from the Algarve region, Baixo-Alentejo and even from the distant Republic of Moldova.
The purpose!? Well, it's simple – animate all kinds of cultural and popular events through different sound genres, from traditional/folk panorama themes, to the universe of Dixieland, pop-rock, dance music, commercial, balkan brass, enriched with a lot of improvisation , movement, interaction, originality and fun.
May 22
Box 2
SILVIA NAZÁRIO QUARTET
The faithful Bossa Nova and its charms and encounters, with the origin, with the influences, with the essence: The sea, the sun, the sky… The sound, from Jobim to the Suruí Indians.
Not forgetting the new composers that continue to feed it, because more than a style, it's a movement…
Balance is the main seasoning of this always new bossa.
Silvia Nazário – Voice
Victor Zamora – Piano
Claudio Kumar- Acoustic Guitar
May 23
Box 2
MUSIC ARTISANS
Three artisans from different parts of the country have created a musical project in which they play traditional repertoire with instruments made by them: sarroncas, fiddles of the devil, tin guitars, ocarinas cracked reeds.
May 23
Box 2
ORBLUE
OrBmoon is a project created in 2011 with musicians from different musical universes. On stage, three musicians use a panoply of instruments, acoustic, traditional, ethnic, to step back into the past, live in the present and imagine the future. A space where traditional, contemporary and experimentalism intersect.
With a repertoire of original themes, OrBlua managed to create a unique sound that smells of the Algarve, the sea, the mountains, the Mediterranean, Europe, the world. And also a sound that collects smells, colors, stories, memories, landscapes and dreams.
Formation:
Inês Graça – voice, bouzouki, guitar, bass, concertina, cracked cane, cello
Nuno Murta – water gourd, adufe, darbouka, glockenspiel, assorted percussions
Carlos Norton – voice, bagpipes, jackdaw, banjo, harp, bodhrán, piano, melodic, concertina, duduk, accordion, loop station RB
May 23
Box 2
NAMIB MWATAS
“Mwatas do Namibe” is a duo formed by musicians Zé Manel Martins (Voz/Violão) and João Ferreira (Percussion). Both are natives of the city of Namibe, in Angola, with a vast musical career, since 1976 they have integrated several projects in the area of Lusofonia and World Music.
The proposal of “Mwatas do Namibe” translates into a musical journey through the different and interconnected rhythms of Lusofonia (Bossa, Samba, Baião, Fado, Corridinho, Morna, Coladeira etc... in particular Rebita, Semba and Kilapanga de Angola).
They interpret some of the most important Portuguese composers, as well as several originals by Zé Manel Martins, included in the CD Angola Brasil, Brisas, Lundar, Atlântico and Tuga Mwangolê.
May 24
Box 2
LUIS GALRITO AND OS CANTO LIVRE
Luis Galrito is a Canta-author, who writes about his concerns, perspectives of looking at the World and about the meaning of Life and Love. He has been writing songs since he was 15 years old, his main influence being acoustic singers, where Guitar, Poetry and Voice are the protagonists.
He worked on several projects in the most varied musical styles, whether with themes of his own, or of great Portuguese singers, such as José Afonso, Adriano Correia de Oliveira, José Mário Branco, Fausto, among others.
His record records include musicians such as Kalu (Xutos&Pontapés) and Luís Jardim (Producer who signed part of the production of his solo project).
Show sung in Portuguese, in tribute to Zeca Afonso and Adriano, with original themes by Galrito.
BALKANIC BEAT
May 24
★ May 2012 – Balkan beat born in Portugal, as a connection portal between all artists, lovers, fanatics and sympathizers of the most euphoric sounds in the history of Music: Music from Eastern Europe or Balkan!
★ February 2013 – In partnership with RÁDIO KÁSET, a pioneering broadcast in Portugal is created, strictly dedicated to Balkan sounds and their companions in arms.
★ March 2013 – Batida Balkanica has its debut scheduled in DJ set format, filled with unreleases, jingles and mashups. A refined selection of the best of Balkan Fusion Music from around the world…
★ April 2013 – The online store “Batida Balkanica Record Shop” is created with distribution and shipping worldwide – the first Portuguese store specializing in Balkan & Gypsy Music.
★ May 2013 – For 30 days, they celebrated their 1st birthday – as it should be, it was a tzigani party: hard, long and with lots of music and fun.
Throughout the month, the caravan toured Lisbon with the most diverse activities with 7 events, including a live performance at Meo Out Jazz. Live Shows, Performances, DJs, Mercado Justo, Cinema and a live streaming video from the heart of the city to the entire Globe, were part of the celebration.
★ July 2013 – Batida Balkanica performs at the biggest Music Festival in the World in Portugal – FMM Sines. In DJ set format with Special Guests, he makes a presentation that involved Music, Dance and the Performing Arts. It will definitely stay in the memory of the thousands of people who watched.
The group was created by fans (and for fans) eager to see the Fusão da Música de Leste taking Portugal by storm! If you like what we do, it helps to: inform, participate, promote, innovate, produce, reproduce and above all…revolutionize!
Batida Balkanica presents itself live in DJ Set format (DJs or DJs + Musicians + Dancers + Performances) or Radio Show, where it makes a presentation as if it were on the Radio.
In addition to Music, other art forms are addressed in Batida Balkanica, such as Dance, Cinema and the Performing Arts.
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