When it was born, the Resistência was well aware of the spirit of April, evident not only in the choice of its name but also in its particular understanding of the power of songs. Therefore, in the year that marks half a century since the achievement of Freedom with the Carnation Revolution, the Resistência could not fail to celebrate April once again.
Canções da Revolução is the title of an EP featuring four versions of four major classics that belong to a time, it is true, but which have also freed themselves from it to reach eternity. The first revealed song was one of the landmarks of that era, “What Is Needed.” Originally part of the tracklist of Coro dos Tribunais, an album released precisely in 1974, this true anthem now re-emerges reinvented by the hands and voices of Fernando Cunha, Tim, Miguel Ângelo, Olavo Bilac, Pedro Jóia, Alexandre Frazão, Fernando Júdice, Mário Delgado, and José Salgueiro.
In the acoustic vibrations of this historic collective, the power of José Afonso’s words survives, but not only that. The EP Canções da Revolução also features vivid interpretations of “Mudam-se os Tempos, Mudam-se as Vontades” a song from the eponymous album by José Mário Branco released in 1972, the first of his brilliant career; “Maré Alta”, a track included by Sérgio Godinho in Sobreviventes, another great album from 1972 and another debut recording; and also “Fala do Homem Nascido”, a poem by António Gedeão to which Adriano Correia de Oliveira gave voice in his second LP, Cantaremos.
This EP is released and distributed by Vidisco and is already available on all digital platforms.
The Resistência continues its journey, more than three decades after its debut, and has even more plans for 2025 with two special performances “New Year Concert” at the Coliseus of Porto and Lisbon.
The group will perform live at Coliseu Porto Ageas on January 25 and at Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon on February 1 to celebrate not only the launch of this new EP but also a long-awaited reunion with the audience who will sing all the songs that have marked their fruitful career in unison. An unmissable opportunity for sharing, emotion, and celebration of Portuguese culture.
Lineup EP
1 – O Que Faz Falta
2 – Mudam-se os Tempos
3 – Maré Alta
4 – Fala do Homem Nascido
Musicians
Alexandre Frazão – drums
Fernando Cunha – voice and 12-string guitar
Fernando Júdice – electric bass
José Salgueiro – percussion
Mário Delgado – guitars
Miguel Ângelo – voice
Olavo Bilac – voice
Pedro Jóia – classical guitar
Tim – voice and 6-string guitar
Production
Fernando Cunha, Tim, and Carlos Vales
Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Carlos Vales at Auditiv Studio in March 2024
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