The 5th João César Accordion Festival takes place next Saturday, August 24th, at 21 pm, at Alameda da República, in Portimão.
This year, the accordionists Rodrigo Maurício, Rui Matos, João Custódio and the band Fole'Percussion will pass on the stage at Alameda.
Considered an icon of music in the Algarve, João César was born in Portimão, on April 14, 1943. He started playing solo at the age of 16, and also in musical groups, performing in hotels and ballrooms all over the country .
«João César has always collaborated with all musical expression groups in his land», emphasizes the Parish Council of Portimão, which organizes the initiative, in partnership with Alvor FM.
With this initiative, the executive of the Parish of Portimão intends to «keep alive the memory of the man and musician, who contributed so much to honor the name of Portimão and its citizens».
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