Culture
‘Mysterious and Rich’: Photos by Henri Prestes in His First Monograph
The new hardback by Setanta Books of Henri Prestes’ photography is a visual and tactile treat — and we have a sneak peak of Teresa Freitas’ quixotic take on the still image.
Reflector #40: Band À Part – ” Al Sur De Portugal”
Band A Part are a duo from Madrid, who took inspiration for their name from Jean-Luc Godard’s 1964 film Bande À Part. Clearly, both their sound aesthetics and sense of
Reflector #39: Chico Buarque – “Tanto Mar”
Chico Buarque keeps wishing for a little scent of rosemary from Portugal.
Reflector #38: Michael Lauren – “Bonfim Blues” & “Lisboa Boogaloo”
Porto and Lisbon as interpreted by drummer Michael Lauren.
Iminente 2022: the Local Lineup Sets This Festival Apart
No other Lisbon festival combines big-name acts with lesser-known local musicians so well.
Momentous Eventus: Momentous Hiatus Edition
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”
Banksy.
Momentous Eventus: Be Kind, Be Fair, Get Lucky Edition
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
Mark Twain.
Reflector #37: Weather Report – “Lusitanos”
Weather Report saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s first wife was Portuguese, but that only partially explains this song. If at all.
Momentous Eventus: Humans, Orangutans, and Selfless Selfies Edition
“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly – that is the first law of nature.” – Voltaire.
Reflector #36: Paul Banks – “Lisbon”
Interpol’s Paul Banks released his first solo album in 2012 under his own name and the song “Lisbon,” according to him, is lan invitation.
Momentous Eventus: August Dreams Edition
“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.”
Tupac Shakur.
