Perfectly embodying the melancholy so characteristic of Fado, Beatriz Felício has succeeded in transmitting messages of sharing, love and living together between cultures thanks to the lyrics of her songs and the power of her voice.
Performing an anthology of her songs including “Inverno sem Lareira” and “Não sei o que fazer”, Beatriz Felício brought an air from elsewhere between the walls of the Mohammed V National Theater, letting nostalgic sounds and rhythms rise touching.
By attending his performance, spectators, initiated and new to Fado, had the opportunity to discover a multifaceted art, fascinating by its history and captivating by its way of putting emotions and feelings to music.
Admiring this emblematic figure of Fado and attentive to each of his titles, the Rbati audience was won over by the striking professionalism and artistic accuracy of Beatriz Felício, who demonstrated great mastery of her vocal cords as well as perfect synergy with the instruments (bass, classical guitar and Portuguese guitar), permeating the room with their lyricism and sensitivity.
In a statement to MAP, the Lisbon-born singer was delighted to participate in this event in order to present Portuguese Fado to the Moroccan public, explaining that the two countries have many points in common in terms of musical culture.
“Even if we do not necessarily understand the lyrics, we can grasp the meaning and scope of the songs through our emotions and our feelings,” she underlined, referring to the “connection” that exists between Portugal and Morocco. on this level.
For his part, the Fado singer and producer of the Fado festival in Morocco, Rodrigo Costa Félix, specified that this edition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal in 1974, adding that this musical genre, very popular in the country , shines more and more in the major theaters of the world.
Organized on September 25 and 26 at the Mohammed V National Theater, the 7th edition of the Fado Festival Morocco, under the theme “Fado and freedom”, offers a diverse program including two music concerts, a film screening, a conference and a photo exhibition.
Traveling festival and showcase of Fado internationally, Fado Festival is celebrating its 14th global edition since its beginnings in Madrid. Each year, the event travels to 18 major cities in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia.
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