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Madu Brings the Spirit of Brazil to Port to Port
On stage, Madu seems to become 10 feet tall; a charming and infectious giant of energy and vocal virtuosity. Her passion for music and her joy for sharing experiences through performance seem inexhaustible.
Reflector #46: Slim & The Beast – “Lisbon”
Endless summers, as exemplified by a song by the this Paris-based folk-rock band.
Reflector #45: John Stubblefield – “A Night In Lisbon”
The great saxophonist who played with Miles Davis and had a former U.S. president visit him on his deathbed clearly had a great night in Lisbon at some point.
Reflector #44: Etienne Daho – “Saudade”
Étienne Daho came to Portugal for love, not (hiding) money.
Révolutions Xenakis: A life in Sound and Light
Révolutions Xenakis at the Gulbenkian is showcasing some of the best examples of this Modernist pioneer’s genius and innovation from a career spanning 50 years.
Lisbon’s Bastion of Jazz, Hot Clube, Looking for New Home – Again
“We kept working all the time, and that’s what we intend to do now,” says Inês Cunha, President of the Board of Directors.
Reflector #43: Al Stewart – “King Of Portugal”
The folk-rock veteran praised particular Portuguese wine region in this one.
‘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
Reflector #39: Chico Buarque – “Tanto Mar”
Chico Buarque keeps wishing for a little scent of rosemary from Portugal.