Caetano Veloso sings a foreign sound
Brazilian singer, Caetano Veloso, returns to Lisbon on October 24, to perform at the Atlantic Pavilion, backed by the Lisbon Symphony Orchestra. Unlike his previous work – mostly sung in
Saucy sounds come to the Algarve
At the turn of the century, jazz was created in New Orleans. The city was an important seaport and sported many bordellos, open largely to satisfy the needs of sailors.
Young musicians return
Students from the International Music Centre (IMC) recommenced rehearsals at St. Dominic’s School recently. The IMC began in the school back in 1992. Its main purpose was to enable children
Music for children
Play Oasis is starting a new action-packed music morning for toddlers and young children, every Monday from 10am until noon. The aim of the session is to stimulate a love
Lionel Richie in Estoril
He has sold nearly 100 million albums and notched up countless top 10 hits, received five Grammy awards, an Oscar and a Golden Globe. He has scored number one hits
Smaller Sudoeste
Thousands of people gathered in Zambujeira do Mar in Odemira recently, to take part in the eighth Sudoeste musical festival, sponsored by Optimus telecommunications. Although this year’s line-up included acts
Different Drummers join Chemical Brothers
The Resident reporter NIKKI HALL caught up with Dick, Adam and Tweed from Different Drummer Sound System recently to find out about their involvement with this weekend’s festival and what
Jazz and soul at the Sheraton
Angelique Kidjo will open the Algarvian summer season with a performance on July 17 at the Sheraton Algarve. African-born Angelique Kidjo is a gifted vocalist whose work has resulted in
ONE MORE DAY TO GO!
The biggest Electronic Music Festival Portugal has ever seen starts this Saturday at 5pm and will continue to rage through the night till 10am on Sunday. The event will have
From Genesis to exodus
‘Nostalgia nuts’ got into their cars again and headed back to the capital when Phil Collins decided to add Lisbon to his ‘Farewell Tour’ dates recently. ‘Macca’ last month and