{"id":16108,"date":"2025-05-11T12:38:56","date_gmt":"2025-05-11T11:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/festivalmed.cm-loule.pt\/?p=16108"},"modified":"2025-05-20T12:25:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T11:25:31","slug":"japao-a-jamaica","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/festivalmed.cm-loule.pt\/en\/japao-a-jamaica\/","title":{"rendered":"FROM JAPAN TO JAMAICA AT MED'25"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The full musical and cultural line-up for the 21st MED Festival, taking place from the 26th to the 29th of June in Loul\u00e9's historic quarter, was announced this Saturday at the Cineteatro Louletano.<\/p>\n

The 13 names that will be joining the 25 already confirmed and that will be performing on the Matriz, Cerca, Castelo, Chafariz and Hamman stages were announced at the same time.\u00a0Mitsune<\/strong>\u00a0(Japan),\u00a0El Sonidero Insurgente<\/strong>\u00a0(Argentina),\u00a0Adam Ben Ezra<\/strong>\u00a0(Israel\/Portugal),\u00a0Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora Orchestra<\/strong>\u00a0(Cape Verde),\u00a0The Congos & The Gladiators<\/strong>\u00a0(Jamaica),\u00a0L\u00e1 no Xepangara<\/strong>\u00a0(Mozambique, Brazil, Guinea Bissau and Portugal),\u00a0Gr\u00e8n S\u00e9m\u00e9<\/strong>\u00a0(Reunion Island) and\u00a0Nomad<\/strong>,\u00a0Virgem Suta<\/strong>,\u00a0A Cantadeira<\/strong>,\u00a0Homem em Catarse<\/strong>,\u00a0Cristina Clara<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Filipe Sambado<\/strong>\u00a0(Portugal) will be in Loul\u00e9 to celebrate the musical diversity of one of Europe's biggest World Music\u00a0World Music<\/em>\u00a0Festivals.<\/p>\n

On the 27th of June, one of the greatest musical, performance and sensory experiences of this edition is expected.\u00a0Mitsune<\/strong>, a Japanese band based in Berlin, promises to surprise. The group is recognised for mixing traditional Japanese folk music with psychedelic, cinematic and ritualistic sounds, while infusing their performances with a punk spirit. The band's core lies in the Tsugaru shamisen, a three-stringed lute that was once made famous by blind, itinerant musicians in ancient Japan. Mitsune reveres and reinvents the tradition of the shamisen, telling their own stories through the evocative tones of this ancient instrument. Mitsune's live shows are a vibrant mix of raw energy, stunning visuals and a touch of humour, creating an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

\"Multim\u00e9dia0\"<\/p>\n

Filipe Sambado<\/strong>\u00a0is one of the Portuguese names on the MED'25 programme and takes to the stage on the 28th of June.\nHe is one of the most striking, challenging and original figures in contemporary Portuguese music.Constantly reinventing himself, Sambado has taken to the road to perform'G\u00e9mea Anal\u00f3gica'<\/strong>, a series of acoustic concerts born from his latest studio album.In this more raw and direct format, he reveals not only the intimate and vulnerable side of the songs, but also their purest essence.<\/p>\n

A true spiritual experience is what Jamaicans\u00a0The Congos & The Gladiators<\/strong>are bringing us on the evening of 27th June, a special concert that brings together two mythical reggae bands from the 60s\/70s. Decades later, the Congos and the Gladiators are crossing paths for a joint tour that promises not only to celebrate the legacy of classical reggae, but also to reaffirm its relevance and vitality.<\/p>\n

After a year, after having been to the concert presentation of the MED\u201924 Festival, in this very Cineteatro, the project\u00a0L\u00e1 no Xepangara<\/strong>\u00a0will be part of the alignment of the 21st edition. On the 28th June, Mozambique, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau and Portugal gather on stage for a show that celebrates the work and thought of Jos\u00e9 Afonso, from an African and Portuguese-speaking perspective, gathering on stage artists from various Portuguese-speaking countries. This tribute revisits Zeca Afonso's legacy by stressing his deep bond to African culture and the struggle against colonialism. Through contemporary arrangements, crossing African sounds with the musical heritage of Jos\u00e9 Afonso,\u00a0L\u00e1 no Xepangara<\/em>\u00a0not only pays tribute to the artist but reflects on the values of April and the actuality of his thoughts.<\/p>\n

With roots in Reunion Island and ears turned to the world, and making their national debut,\u00a0Gr\u00e8n S\u00e9m\u00e9<\/strong>\u00a0will be the third representative of this country in the history of the MED. This Franco-Reunion project fuses traditional maloya \u2014 an ancestral rhythm from Reunion Island \u2014 with electronics, dub, rock and poetry sung in Creole, creating a deeply unique sound language. They have distinguished themselves through their inventive approach to the music of the Creole diaspora, and have a cult reputation among diverse audiences.<\/p>\n

One of the highlights when it comes to music will also be the show on Sunday, \u201cOpen Day\u201d, the 29th of June, in which a tribute will be paid to\u00a0Cape Verdean singer and composer Sara Tavares.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is worth remembering that these names join those announced in March:\u00a0Ferro Gaita<\/strong>,\u00a0Dino D\u00b4Santiago & Os Tubar\u00f5es<\/strong>\u00a0(Cape Verde),\u00a0Ceuzany<\/strong>\u00a0(Cape Verde\/Senegal),\u00a0Carminho<\/strong>,\u00a0a garota n\u00e3o<\/strong>,\u00a0Valter Lobo<\/strong>,\u00a0Stereossauro convida Ana Lua Caiano e Pedro J\u00f3ia<\/strong>,\u00a0O Gajo\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Milhanas<\/strong>\u00a0(Portugal),\u00a0S\u00edlvia P\u00e9rez Cruz and Salvador Sobral<\/strong>\u00a0(Spain\/Portugal),\u00a0Systema Solar<\/strong>\u00a0(Colombia),\u00a0Vieux Farka Tour\u00e9<\/strong>\u00a0(Mali),\u00a0Barrut<\/strong>\u00a0(France),\u00a0Balqeis<\/strong>\u00a0(Egypt)\u00a0Fulu Miziki<\/strong>\u00a0(Democratic Republic of Congo),\u00a0iLe<\/strong>\u00a0(Puerto Rico),\u00a0Sofian Saidi<\/strong>\u00a0(Algeria),\u00a0Justin Adams & Mauro Durante<\/strong>\u00a0(United Kingdom\/Italy),\u00a0Cerys Hafana<\/strong>\u00a0(Wales),\u00a0Shkoon<\/strong>\u00a0(Syria\/Germany),\u00a0Alain P\u00e9rez y la Orquesta<\/strong>\u00a0(Cuba),\u00a0Paulo Flores<\/strong>\u00a0(Angola),\u00a0Tarwa N-Tiniri<\/strong>\u00a0(Morocco) and\u00a0Queen Omega<\/strong>\u00a0(Trinidad and Tobago).<\/p>\n

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OTHER STAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n

The music at the MED Festival is not only performed on the main stages, but also in other less conventional and more intimate spaces. This is the case of Caf\u00e9 Calcinha, Arco (behind the Igreja Matriz) and the area adjacent to the Market. Musicians\u00a0Nanook<\/strong>,\u00a0Daniel Kemish<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Eduardo Ramos<\/strong>will perform on these stages. Three \u201cone man shows\u201d that will bring sounds from different geographies to the Festival.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, classical music invades the Igreja Matriz (church) to bring a line-up of more erudite sounds to the MED Festival. MED Classic presents four concerts curated by S\u00e9rgio Leite, director of the Loul\u00e9 Music Conservatory. From Belgium, the\u00a0Flanders Recorder Duo<\/strong>joins this lineup on the 26th. For the 27th,\u00a0Gil Fesch and Nuno Pinto<\/strong>\u00a0join forces for a Guitar Duo. On the 28th, the Spanish Protus Marimba Quartet will be present. And as is tradition, students from the\u00a0Loul\u00e9 Music Conservatory<\/strong>\u00a0will perform on the evening of \u201cOpen Day\u201d, 29th June. This time they will be accompanied by the\u00a0Francisco Guerrero Professional Music Conservatory of Seville.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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CAPE VERDE, GUEST COUNTRY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cape Verde is the \u2018Guest Country\u2019 of this 21st Edition, bringing to the MED Festival a multidisciplinary program that includes Cinema, Plastic Arts, Handicrafts and Gastronomy. In 2025, the year that marks 50 years of independence, Cape Verde will be the guest country of the Festival and the presence of mornas, cachupa, tabanca, pano di terra, grogue and funan\u00e1 will be felt in Loul\u00e9, especially in the \u201cP\u00e1tio\u201d (Cloister of the Esp\u00edrito Santo Convent).<\/p>\n

Ceuzany<\/strong>,\u00a0Dino D`Santiago with Os Tubar\u00f5es<\/strong>,\u00a0Ferro Gaita<\/strong>,\u00a0Carmen Souza<\/strong>\u00a0(in this presentation) and\u00a0Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora Orchestra<\/strong>\u00a0constitute the musical highlights of a program that contains much of this Atlantic archipelago.<\/p>\n

The weekend before the Festival will be entirely dedicated to Cape Verdean culture.<\/p>\n

In literature, at the Casa da Cultura de Loul\u00e9 \u2013 Edif\u00edcio Atl\u00e9tico, on the 21st of June, starting at 17h30, Cape Verdean writers\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Luiz Tavares<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Dina Sal\u00fastio<\/strong>\u00a0are the guests for a conference that will cover the country's literature.<\/p>\n

As part of\u00a0'Falas Afrikanas'<\/strong>, an editorial project of African works and authors, on this day, Raja Litwinoff will present a catalogue of the country\u2019s literary production.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0\u2018Transatlantic Cartographies\u2019<\/strong>by artists Fidel \u00c9vora, Jacira da Concei\u00e7\u00e3o, Amadeu Carvalho and Carlos Noronha Feio, curated by Jo\u00e3o Serr\u00e3o and Ricardo Vicente, will be open as of 20th June.<\/p>\n

\u2018Transatlantic Cartographies\u2019 brings together, at the Esp\u00edrito Santo Gallery in Loul\u00e9, four artists whose connection to Cape Verde is both intimate and displaced. They live outside the archipelago, but build a continuous dialogue with it - sometimes silent, but always present. Their works do not seek to represent the territory, but to map its traces, reverberations and reunions through image, sound, body and matter.<\/p>\n

The film\u00a0'Sodade'<\/strong>, directed by Cape Verdean Sarah Grace, will be presented on the 22nd of June, at Solar da M\u00fasica Nova. The film, which won international acclaim, explores profound themes such as love, betrayal and hate, through the story of characters who experience the challenges and dilemmas of the diaspora. Filmed in the beautiful and striking volcanic landscapes of Fogo Island, \u2018Sodade\u2019 stands out for its stunning cinematography and for capturing the essence of Cape Verdean culture and spirit. It is the first Cape Verdean film to be commercially distributed in cinemas in Portugal and other international territories.<\/p>\n

During the Festival, the seventh art continues to have the colors of Cape Verde. At the Cinema MED space, next to the Art Gallery\u00a0'Ces\u00e1ria \u00c9vora'<\/strong>, released in 2022, by director Ana Sofia Fonseca, will be shown on the evening of the 26th of June. This is an intimate documentary about the life and career of Cape Verde's greatest voice, with never-before-seen footage. This is followed by a DJ Set with Pedro Ramos and Bordel Pinheiro. The DJs from Futura \u2013 R\u00e1dio Autor promise an intense party with music from the four corners of the world.<\/p>\n

Still on the Cinema MED\u201925 programme, once more curated by Rui Tendinha, another documentary,\u00a0'Km\u00eadeus'<\/strong>\u00a0(\u2018Eat God\u2019), by Nuno Boaventura Miranda. It portrays the intriguing story of an eccentric homeless man from S\u00e3o Vicente Island, known by many as crazy and by others as a great artist. It will be shown on the 27th. That night, \u2018Terra Longe\u2019 will be released, a documentary by Bernardo Lopes about the musician Mindelo Jon Luz, who was Sara Tavares\u2019 guitarist. The musician will then do a show-case.\u00a0show-case<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Finally, on the 28th, and outside the \u2018Guest Country\u2019 programme, an \u2018outside the box\u2019 documentary will be shown.\u00a0'Happier Happier Happier'<\/strong>, by Telmo Soares with Noiserv. This is a short film about Noiserv and his surprising invitation to perform on China's national television channel CCTV1.<\/p>\n

The night ends with the concert film\u00a0'Ressaca Bailada'<\/strong>, by Expresso Transatl\u00e2ntico and Sebasti\u00e3o Varela, with the band playing in the old Armaz\u00e9ns Abel Pereira da Fonseca. It has actors like Rita Blanco, Vicente Wallenstein or Lara Dutra playing fictional characters. There will also be space for a DJ set with Expresso Transatl\u00e2ntico.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0'Poesias do Mundo'<\/strong>initiative, coordinated by \u2018Tap\u00e9\u2019 is back and this time the focus will be Cape Verde. In the Cinema MED space, poems and prose by Cape Verdean authors will be recited, whether in Portuguese or Creole, as well as from other nationalities.<\/p>\n

This country also stands out in terms of gastronomy. Cape Verdean chefs Milocas and F\u00e1tima Moreno will show how to prepare some typical dishes, in a\u00a0show-cooking<\/em>show-cooking, on the \u2018Open Day\u2019 (with free admission), on the 29th of June, Sunday, at Alcaidaria do Castelo.<\/p>\n

In\u00a0street arts<\/strong>, there will be tabanca, kola san jon, batuque and txabeta. And, in addition to Cape Verdean rhythms, there will be Alentejo singing, Latin American dances, folk groups and much more.<\/p>\n

At\u00a0MED Kids<\/strong>, a space next to Largo da Matriz dedicated to the youngest, the story teller Adriano Reis brings the initiative \u201cStera \u2013 Na Boka Noti\u201d, in which he will share Cape Verdean children's stories and games with the younger audience.<\/p>\n

Potters Isabel Sanches and Edna Sanches Cabral will be at the Cabo Verde \u2018P\u00e1tio\u2019 every day to bring unique pieces to life and show a little of this ancestral art. The pieces will also be created during children's pottery workshops, allowing for connections with traditions and new audiences.<\/p>\n

\u2018There are 90 hours of music, 54 concerts, more than 300 musicians and nearly 30 nationalities spread across 12 stages. Adding up the art exhibition, handicrafts and street artists and we have one of the strongest editions of MED ever. We are also very happy and confident because the \u2018Guest Country\u2019, Cape Verde, is the perfect match for Loul\u00e9, where there is a strong Cape Verdean community and the relationship between the city and the archipelago could not be more consistent\u2019, says director Carlos Carmo.<\/p>\n

Mayor V\u00edtor Aleixo believes that the turnout for the event and the city during these days will be huge. \u2018Everything is ready for another edition that will attract many visitors to Loul\u00e9, and will certainly boost the local economy. These days, Loul\u00e9, a vibrant city in cultural terms, is a meeting point for many nationalities, people who come from various parts of the world, and this makes us very happy\u2019, he emphasizes.<\/p>\n

At a time when renovation work is underway in the Historic Area of \u200b\u200bLoul\u00e9, the mayor stated that \u2018the work has been carried out in such a way as to interfere as little as possible with the days of the Festival\u2019.<\/p>\n

On behalf of Cape Verde, the manager of the Cape Verde Cultural Center in Lisbon, \u00c2ngela Barbosa, highlighted the importance of this participation: \u2018Being part of the MED Festival as a \u2018Guest Country\u2019 in the year in which we celebrate 50 years of our independence is fantastic! It is an honor to be part of this great celebration. If there is something that truly sustains the soul of Cape Verdeans, it is their culture.\u2019<\/p>\n

The MED Festival has once more RTP and RDP as media partners.\u00a0.<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Tickets are on sale at Cineteatro and BOL.pt, at a reduced price, until the 22nd of June: Daily Ticket 10 euros, Festival Ticket 30 euros and Daily Family Ticket 35 euros.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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