RIOLISBOA
world music
RIOLISBOA “CANTAM REVOLUÇÃO”
The sound of RioLisboa reflects the fusion of musicalities from Portugal and Brazil – countries united by historical ties and the language of Camões. O FADO joined with BOSSA NOVA – nostalgia and longing united with joy and passion. This blend expresses the sounds of the ancient Alfama with those of the beloved Copacabana, in a harmoniously achieved union, notably embodied by the poets and musicians who compose this collective - Bruno Fonseca, André Dias, Carlos Menezes, Marcos Alves e André Mota.
In this new work, "CANTAM REVOLUÇÃO", the RioLisboa group took the theme of Freedom as its starting point. In the context of the April Revolution, and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of its event, Bruno Fonseca, the group's mentor, found the pretext to begin this new work. His affinity for this theme would also be shared by the other members, who embraced the idea immediately.
RioLisboa invited the voices of Cassandra Cunha, a young fado singer, who brought freshness and lightness to the group's sound, and the renowned singer Luanda Cozetti - who had already participated in the previous album, “MOÇA MORENA” for this new album. -, confirming the influence of bossa nova and samba on the group's aesthetics. The fact that she is the daughter of the charismatic Alípio de Freitas is a confirmation of the group's tribute in the context of the celebration of Freedom.
It is important to mention a change in the group's sound by including the acoustic piano, creating distinct references from previous works, where the Portuguese guitar assumed a leading role in its dialogue with the guest voices.
Alongside the celebration of the 25th of April, the group felt the need to explore the restlessness germinated in a new generation - children of April. "CANTAM REVOLUÇÃO" is actually a cry in the face of events in the world.
In a period of history when it makes so much sense to look at the humanist side of society, we can embrace our brothers who speak our language and follow the values of the Revolution arm in arm. Zeca and Ary on this side of the ocean, and Chico and Caetano on the other, expressed how “So Much Sea” of emotions unite us. Love enables the proximity of ideals and personal transformation, and must be recognized as the most essential value of humanity.
