| Editorial |
This is the first NEWSLETTER of the "Portuguese Music Promoters' Association" (APMP), an electronic publication with online digital distribution.
In this first issue, readers will find news concerning the Association's activities, the next WOMEX´s trade fair (Seville 24-28th October) and updated agenda of the Portuguese artists performing abroad.
Since this NEWSLETTER reflects the aims and policies of the Association – promotion and divulgation of Portuguese music abroad – we expect an active role from the members with participation and suggestions in order to improve our publication.
Comments and collaborations should be sent to the E-mail's address: news@musicapt.net. Don't forget to add the reference "newsletter". |
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| Womex |
Portuguese “Samurai” |
The next WOMEX edition will be held in Seville (Spain) from 24th till 28th of October. This is the most important worldmusic's trade fair in the world and it will be held for the 13th time in its history.
Started in Berlin, in 1994, by Piranha Records and the European Forum of Global Music Festivals, the fair has been growing since: from 500 delegates and 100 "stands" in its first edition to more than 2500 delegates and 500 "stands" in 2006. The organizers are expecting a record in 2007 with more than 3000 delegates in the biggest event ever!
Following Newcastle (2005) and Seville (2006) our Association will be again in Seville with 4 stands, under the umbrella's name MUSICA PT. New members can apply to participate in the "stands". See conditions in the "site" MUSICA PT (link "docs"). |
For the first time in twelve editions, a Portuguese member has been invited to join the jury in charge of choosing the 40 "acts" that will be performing at WOMEX showcases. The Portuguese "samurai" is Rui Mota, a well known festival programmeur and actual president of APMP (MUSICA PT). |
| Gaiteiros de Lisboa |
| This Portuguese band (new traditional music) has been selected to perform at the “showcases” of Womex. Date and venue: 27 October 2007, 10pm, at Lope de Vega Theater in Seville. |
| Portuguese Participation |
Portuguese participation at WOMEX this year is expected to break all previous records. More than twenty delegates among individuals and companies will be present in Seville.
The growing popularity of WOMEX and the geographical proximity to Seville are the main reasons to explain this boom. |
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| Festival Atlantic Waves |
| The next edition of the Festival Atlantic Waves will take place from 1st-11th November in London. The opening will be a Great Fado Night, followed by a tribute to the Portuguese guitar. Moreover, three nights will be dedicated to the "Lusophone" music scene and the last three to experimental electronic music. |
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| HM Musica |
| RAQUEL TAVARES in Ireland |
HÉLDER MOUTINHO |
“História de Uma Cantadeira" (Story of a fado singer), Raquel Tavares´debut concert, was presented last May at Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon.
After some concerts in Portugal, she performed at "Eurofield Plaza" in Dublin last week. |
Hélder Moutinho will present his last CD, "Luz de Lisboa", at Festival van Vlaanderen (OdeGand) in Gent on September 15th. Afterwards he leaves to the US and Canada for a tour between September 19th to October 8th, according to the following schedule:
19/09/2007 |
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Chicago, IL
Chicago World Music Festival |
20/09/2007 |
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Chicago, IL
Chicago World Music Festival |
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23/09/2007 |
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North Vancouver, BC, CANADA
Capillano College |
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29/09/2007 |
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Bloomington, IN
Lotusfest |
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30/09/2007 |
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Bloomington, IN
Lotusfest |
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02/10/2007 |
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Sheboygan, WI
John Michael Kohler Arts Center |
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03/10/2007 |
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Sheboygan, WI
John Michael Kohler Arts Center |
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04/10/2007 |
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Sheboygan, WI
John Michael Kohler Arts Center |
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06/10/2007 |
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Seattle, WA
Town Hall |
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08/10/2007 |
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Tacoma, WA
Arts Northwest |
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| ARGENTINA SANTOS in Belgium |
| Argentina Santos, a popular veteran fado singer will perform in Belgium. On September 15th, she will participate at Festival van Vlaanderen (OdeGand) in Gent. In this concert, two other Portuguese artists, the fado singer Hélder Moutinho and the guitar player Ricardo Parreira, will perform as well. |
RICARDO PARREIRA releases debut album in Germany and Japan |
| Ricardo Parreira, an outcoming Portuguese guitarrist, has just released his debut album "Nas veias de uma guitarra – a tribute to Fernando Alvim", in Germany and in Japan. On September 15th, Parreira will perform at Festival van Vlaanderen (OdeGand) in Gent. From September 19th to October 8th, Ricardo will go on tour with Hélder Moutinho in the US and Canada. |
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| Ocarina |
| ANTÓNIO ZAMBUJO releases his third album |
STOCKHOLM LISBOA releases debut album “Sol” |
"Sulitânia", new Ronda dos Quatro Caminhos´record in October |
| António Zambujo releases his third album, "Outro Sentido” in September. The first concert will be held at Teatro Pax Julia, in his hometown Beja. A surprising album composed by fresh interpretations of classic "fados", traditional themes and Brazilian songs. The album also features a theme with the Grammy nominee Bulgarian Voices Angelite. |
Stockholm Lisboa Project´s new CD is about bringing Portugal and Sweden´s traditions together. From Portuguese fado to Swedish polskas, the journey is through melancholy and energy, brought up by excellent musicians. The beautiful voice of Liana and the combination of Nordic mandola, Portuguese mandolin and violin make this project an exclusive combination of strong personalities, revealing an amazingly powerful mixture. |
"Sulitânia", the new album of Ronda dos Quatro Caminhos will be released in October The album brings traditional themes from Southern Portugal regions, Beira Baixa and Baixo Alentejo, masterly executed by Ronda´s musicians, the percussion group Adufeiras de Monsanto and the choirs Coro Guadiana de Mértola and Coro Polifónico Eborae Musica. The CD also features the participation of the vocal group Cantares de Évora and the classical quartet Opus 4. |
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