From axé and samba-reggae, MPB and the pagoda, the arrocha and rock. When the mixture of sounds takes to the streets of Salvador, who is bad to the head and foot of the patient tries to show his swagger. The sounds, the parties, the talents we were born here and those who have become part of the rhythmic landscape caused the Salvador conquered yesterday, the title of Music City . The recognition was awarded by UNESCO (UNESCO) and makes the capital of Bahia the first Brazilian city to win the title. The honor was celebrated by the artists.
The recognition was granted six months after the City Hall launch the application for the title. With the appointment, the city becomes part of the Creative Cities Network of UNESCO in the musical context.
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> The network consists of seven themed areas, which include crafts, folk arts, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media arts and music. Besides Salvador, 18 other cities hold the title of Music City, like Seville (Spain), Kingston (Jamaica) and Liverpool (UK).
According to Jorge Khoury, the Office Salvador Global City manager responsible for the project, the recognition has, in addition to cultural, social and economic relevance. “The title makes room for us to have an even greater international projection. This will attract more tourists and investors to the area, “he said.
In addition to exchanges with other musical cities, Salvador will create new projects for the art, such as the construction of the Music Museum , scheduled for delivery in 2017, according to Khoury (see sidebar).
Latin America
Salvador is the second city in Latin America to receive the title, being named after Bogota, Colombia. As the capital of Bahia, Brasilia has also launched candidacy, but it was not contemplated. Besides Salvador, Santos (SP) was recognized as a City of Film and Belém (PA) was named Gastronomy City, this new batch of titles.
The news was celebrated by Mayor ACM Neto, who dedicated the title to the Bahia musicians and instrumentalists. “Singers, instrumentalists, composers and everyone involved with the music deserve this title because they lead our history and culture to the world,” he said.
For the holder of the Municipal Department of Culture and Tourism (Secult), Eric Mendonça, recognition will increase the possibility of project development cultural face the music. “The title reaffirms what we already knew: that Salvador is a city that breathes music and it carries in its history. With this, we will be able to further strengthen the environment, “he quoted.
Artists celebrate
Recognition by Unesco was also celebrated by local artists, such as the godfather of the campaign for the title, singer-songwriter Carlinhos Brown. “Music education also puts us in educating city function. So why not study more, rehearse more and meet more so we can resume our drums to the streets? Let us make this city the expression of what it really is, “he said.
Singer-songwriter Daniela Mercury considered legitimate award. “I think very fair, fantastic for the city. Music is the identity of Bahia, like say Jorge Amado, and like art, it is born of the street. It’s the music that the city turns out to Brazil and to the world. Notes are packing crowds, melodies that inspire joy, “celebrated.
For Grandpa Ilê, founder of african block Ile Aiye, the appointment may be an opportunity for the creativity of local artists is more valued. “I hope that with this recognition there is an emphasis on the diversity of rhythms and genres that are produced here. There are several aspects of our musicianship and african music, black music, gave a very great contribution to make that happen. ”
The singers Aline Rosa Luz and Larissa also celebrated the title. “Savior, now is the only city in the country with the title and hopefully can attract more investments and prying eyes to our music scene,” said Aline. “The title brings more possibilities yet for this expansion of another Bahian music,” added Larissa.
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