The last big summer festival, he opened the doors of Faro again, Festival F was Vila Adentrus full of excellent artists and good music, yesterday Vaz Maia, Ivandro, Long3 Johny and Biia in Stage Sacres went headline, with concerts filled with audiences and joy, but many magnificent concerts went through the diverse stages of the capital of Algarve.
The Festival opened at 19.30 with Alek Rein on the Arch stage they also passed IBSXJAUR and Sotto. By the Palco Museum passed Amar Guitar, Ines Apenas and both marveled at the many who attended the concert and André Amaro.
Already on the stage of Algarve Waters – Castle we can see Azart’s concerts as an artist in the Lisbon area, who has created high expectations, he signed a contract with Sony Music and 2023 released his debut album Foco already available, Azart showed in Faro his music and had accompanied a still small but faithful group of fans, who accompanied him and supported him on all the songs, on this stage they also performed the Imune.
We can see the group Miguel Martins’s “Kaleidoscope” on the Musician’s stage in a stunning concert. This group is 15 years old from Lisbon already, accompanied by two of the most important names of jazz and music, José Salgueiro on drums and Carlos Barreto on the bass, a quality that was guaranteed.
Alhandra Cathia introduced Vozes d ́água in their last musical work, merging the charms of world music and the sophistication of modern jazz, with an approach incorporating bold improvisation and musical arrangements, bringing traditional music to new and different approaches by combining their elements and inviting them to explore new and different textures not only tymbric as rhythmic, to the stage as it rose, Spielberg.
While on stage Carby – Magisterium we can see Tribrate, Baleia Baleia Baleia a duo formed by Manuel Molarinho (low and voice) and Ricardo Cabral (drums and voice), who arrived from the 2015-formed duo from Porto informal jams, in the Quarto Escuro Studio in Cedofeita.. With two 2 edited records, after a first pirate EP in 2018, they released the namesake debut record, and in 2022 they released Suicídio Comercial.
With a fantastic and energetic stage presence, they have not left any indifferent, in what is their preferred habitat.
The Máquina followed a Portuguese trio known for their energetic and dance music. They released their debut album, Dirty Tracks for Clubbing in January 2023, a mix of dirty rock, psychedelic elements and industrial dance influences. The band consists of Halison Peres, Tomás Brito and João and they have passed several rooms and festivals and were yesterday in Faro.
The Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão stage featured the excellent Ana Lua Caiano, which led the tradition and modernity to Faro, the Portuguese artist who has been excelling in the national musical landscape for her innovative and experimental approach. With a unique sound that mixes elements of Portuguese traditional music with electronics and hip-hop, it creates a singular and catchy musical universe.
Ana Moon Caiano is a real “one-woman band“, playing several instruments and assuming all stages of music production from composition to the mix. This artistic independence allows you to explore sound and authentic formal sounds and ideas.
It uses elements such as choirs, harmonies and canons, typical of Portuguese popular music, combined with synths, beat machines and samples, creating a modern, vibrant sound.
Ana Lua Caiano’s lyrics are marked by intensity and personality, speaking of love, relations and society, using poetic and expressive language.
In addition to her musical career, Ana Lua Caiano also stands out as a producer and plastic artist. Their creativity transcends music, manifesting in various forms of artistic expression.
Then it was the ever-amazing Filipe Karlsson the talented multi-instrumentalist and Luso-Swedish musician, who led his music and joy to the Quintalão, an intimate and sometimes very small stage for the amount of audiences he wanted to watch. Karlsson continues to dazzle accompanied by a devoted legion of fans that follows him everywhere.
“1 Casa 2 Portões”, “Compromisso” and “Como Não Danças” are some of their songs, full of joy and humour where you speak of everyday life, creating a distinctive and engaging auditory experience.
Leo2745 finished the first day of the F on the Quintalão, Leandro Tavares, a Portuguese rapper from Queluz, Lisbon, 2021 has earned his space and quickly gained popularity in the Portuguese music scene, “FAMA“, Ela Queria Mais” and “Nuvens” are some of their most well-known themes. Mixing of personal narrative and captivating beats, making it a prominent artist in the hip-hop genre.
But of course the Timing Group Stage – If with a fantastic selection, Camané, Tiago Bettencourt, and The Legendary Tigerman was one of the most held stages alongside the Ria stage.
The Sé Stage opened with one of the most important voices of Fado, Camané, the artistic name of Carlos Manuel Moutinho Paiva dos Santos, an unmistakable voice and intense interpretation of the traditional themes of the fairy, which made the fadista one of the greatest ambassadors of this Portuguese musical expression.
Born in Oeiras in 1966, Camané had her first contact with the fairy as a child, on hearing the records of great names like Amalia Rodrigues and Carlos of the Carmo and thus was born the passion that led him to tread a path that made him one of the greatest interpreters of the new generation of the fairy.
Camané started his professional career in the 90s, he performed in several fairy houses in Lisbon. His talent and charisma earned the audience that in Faro saw another memorable concert on the stage of the Sé, the fadista continued to take the Portuguese song to the largest national and international stages, exhausting rooms and falling in love with the fairy forever.
Throughout her career, Camané has released various albums that have been acclaimed by critical audiences, such as Camané, Sempre de Mim and Do Amor e dos Dias. The artist is one of the fairy renovators, without losing the essence of tradition. Modern arrangements and personal interpretation of classical themes have brought new sound to the fairy, attracting a younger audience.
Camané is one of the greatest ambassadors of the fado around the world, UNESCO’s Cultural and Immaterial Heritage of Humanity since 2011, and continues to snatch the hearts of all who hear it.
This was followed by Tiago Betettencourt one of the most important voices of contemporary Portuguese music, his music and lyrics are unmistakable, one of the most admired artists of his generation. Tiago quickly won the audience who marked their presence next to the Stage Sé, with a huge list of hits, it was without amazement that he joined a great choir, that accompanied him on the songs from start to finish.
It was in Toranja that he started his music career, in the 90s. After the band’s success, he started a solo career, showing all their talent and versatility. With an extensive, diverse repertoire, Tiago Betettencourt sings love, disappointment, dreams and the passage of time, always with lyrics, full of depth and emotion, which leave no one indifferent.
James is one of the most recognized authors in Portuguese music, and a reference for the new generations of Portuguese musicians, with whom he collaborates often, continuing to marvel who hears him.
On the first day on Sé stage finished with The Legendary Tigerman, and couldn’t have better finished the first day of Festival F, Paulo Furtado led to Faro rock and roll, a fantastic concert where rock, blues and folk music from The Legendary Tigerman delighted a plaza full of fans.
His music filled with raw energy, poetic lyrics and a twist of strength-filled songs has been enchanted music to music, Tigerman has led his music to the national and international stages, accompanied by a legion of devoted fans all over the world. His live shows are intense and full of passion, with the musician often interacting with the sometimes unexpected audience.
The main stage, Ria, featured 4 weight names, Ninho Vaz Maia, Ivandro, Long3 Johny and Biia which closed the first day of this grand festival in the capital of the Algarve.
Ninho Vaz Maia, the Portuguese music phenomenon, who is not unnoticed in the national musical setting, continues to conquer the audience through where he passes, yesterday in Faro, was fantastic, accompanied by an audience who lived every note, every word of this Portuguese singer. In his marking voice and a style that blends flamenco, pop, and gypsy tradition, known for his energy-filled concerts and joy, he sang all his hits for the joy of the many fans who have been making a presence.
Born in Lisbon, Nininho started gaining notoriety in 2019 when his YouTube videos viralized. His life story, marked by overcoming and passion for music, made him an example for many. His lyrics talk about love, life, overcoming and identity, touching the hearts of those who hear.
Ivandro is one of the, already confirmed new talent, and as in all of his shows, always captivates the audience there has been, always taking a legion of fans to his shows.
With a unique musical style and captivating music that mixes elements of pop, soul and R&B, he won the hearts of everyone who had a presence at the Festival F. Ivandro and gained national prominence after he participated in programs such as the “Idols” and “Got Talent Portugal”. His versatility and charisma have become a favourite of the audience, which accompanies his career always with a lot of enthusiasm.
As várias parcerias com outros artistas, catapultaram ainda mais a sua carreira, onde Ivandro demonstra uma grande capacidade de interpretar diferentes estilos musicais, mantendo sempre a sua identidade. Pelas suas letras passam o amor, vida e sentimentos, que conquistam o coração dos fãs a que junta concertos sempre bem conseguidos, muita energia e positividade, onde o público se diverte e canta com ele como no Festival F, em que cantaram do início ao fim todos os seus sucessos.
Long3 Johny then went to the stage, a Portuguese artist who has been excelling in the urban musical setting. His own style and lyrics about everyday life, win a faithful audience and is one of the most promising voices of the new generation.
Born in Lisbon, Long3 Johny began his musical career at a young age, making himself aware of social media. His talent and dedication led him to win a large following and excel in the Portuguese musical setting.
Long3 Johny is known for his urban style, which combines elements of rap, trap and R&B. Among his greatest hits are the songs “Sucesso”, “A Nave Vai Em Tour” and “Não Há Tempo”. He conquered Portugal but has also captivated many audiences at the international concerts that he has held, always with a lot of adhesion of fans and followers with yesterday in Faro.
The first day of the Festival ended with BIIA a feminine force in electronic music, the Portuguese are a Portuguese DJ and producer who comes highlighting in the electronic music setting in Portugal, her unique style and talent are undeniable, and she has been earning fans all over the world, and many did not leave the Ria stage without seeing it and dancing to their musical selection.
BIIA is a very versatile artist, known for his skill of mixing different genres such as techno, acid, electro, and breakbeat, creating energy and engaging sets.
Today and tomorrow you can see at Festival F
September 6th
- 19.30 Romeu Bairos < Palco Arco
- 20.00 Luís Domingos Miguel Quinteto < Palco Músicos
- 20.15 Emmy Curl < Palco Museu
- 21.00 Capitão Fausto com Orquestra do Algarve < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 21.30 Marisa Liz < Palco Sagres Ria
- 21.45 Moda Vestra < Palco Museu
- 22.00 Manga Limão < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 22.00 Lana Gasparotti < Palco Arco
- 22.30 Milhanas < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 23.00 Papillon < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 23.00 The Black Teddys < Palco Músicos
- 23.30 Carolina Deslandes < Palco Sagres – Ria
- 23.30 Bandua < Palco Museu
- 23.45 Pikika < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 23.45 B Fachada < Palco Aguas do Algarve – Castelo
- 00.00 Rick Offen < Palco Arco
- 00.15 Glockenwise < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 01.00 Deejay Telio < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 01.00 Micáh < Palco Músicos
- 01.15 Artmusa < Palco Aguas do Algarve – Castelo
- 01.30 Dillaz < Palco Sagres – Ria
- 01.30 Acácia Maior < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 02.15 Moullinex GPU Panic < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 03.00 Drenchill < Palco Sagres – Ria
September 7th
- 19.30 Norberto Lobo < Palco Arco
- 20.00 Al Guitar Duo < Palco Músicos
- 20.15 Filipa Vieira < Palco Museu
- 21.00 Carminho < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 21.30 Resistência < Palco Sagres – Ria
- 21.45 Jean Christian Et Les Rêves Enfouis < Palco Museu
- 22.00 Na Mesma Rua < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 22.00 Girls 96 < Palco Arco
- 22.30 Virgem Suta < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 23.00 Iris < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 23.00 The Dead Men Shoes < Palco Músicos
- 23.30 Van Zee < Palco Sagres – Ria
- 23.30 Inês Monstro < Palco Museu
- 23.45 Vaiapraia < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 23.45 Lum < Palco Aguas do Algarve – Castelo
- 00.00 DUO42 < Palco Arco
- 00.15 Expresso Transatlântico < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 01.00 Pongo < Palco Grupo Timing – Sé
- 01.00 Two Step Flow < Palco Músicos
- 01.15 Cachupa psicadélica < Palco Aguas do Algarve – Castelo
- 01.30 T-Rex < Palco Sagres – Ria
- 01.30 Putzgrilla < Palco Carby – Magistério
- 02.00 Danzo < Palco Músicos
- 02.15 Throes + The Shine < Palco Bandida do Pomar – Quintalão
- 03.00 Karetus < Palco Sagres – Ria
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