English
This is one of those concerts you have to go to at least once in your life – and I´m sure that anybody who has already had the pleasure of the experience would agree with me. As well as being an undisputed music diva, Diamanda Galás is an artist like no-one else, and her three and a half octaves of voice, and power of musical interpretation are just two of the reasons not to miss out on this show.
The career of the American-Greek singer kicked off officially in the beginning of the 80s. Her extraordinary voice, which she describes herself as “capable of the most terrifying sounds,” has taken her down a number of musical paths – from Jazz, to rock, via opera, blues, etc. All of these styles get the treatment of her unique voice – and the drama, groans and shouts which have become characteristic of her identity as a vocalist. Throughout her extensive career Diamanda has never ceased to amaze, with her particular way of feeling the music, the themes which many have described as dark – and her humanitarian work, which is where her latest show comes in.
In Leiria on the 16th of April, she will perform “The Refugee,” a work inspired by the Turkish genocide of the Greek village in 1922 – as well as her interpretation of “O Prosfigas,” a song about the exile from the village of Smyrna.
The concert in Leiria, which is an “introduction” the town´s “Entremuralhas” festival in July, is on 16th of April at 9.30pm at the José Lúcio Da Silva theatre. Tickets are 25 euros.
Pack your bags; this is going to be an unforgettable concert.
For more information: http://www.fadeinfestival.com/diamandagalas.html
Luz Obscura
With its many concerts and festivals, the Portuguese capital transforms during spring and summer into one of the top spots for any lover of music. Find Lisbon accommodation now, and you won´t miss out on these shows, and the chance to discover a bit of Portugal.
Translated by: Poppy
