Ana Bacalhau, B facade or Samuel Úria are some of the names who interpret the themes of the singer in “baton” of Gonçalo Tocha
it was the September 22, 2012, at the Casino, Dina rose for the last time to a stage. It’s been almost four years since the singer Fresh Water of Love , with which won the Song Festival 1992 not returned to acting in public. Today returns to accompanied stage 15 musicians of the new generation, a mixture of farewell and go witnessing a spectacle – Dynamite. – Designed by Gonçalo Tocha, musician and director
Ana Bacalhau (Deolinda), Mitó (A Naifa), Marcia Da Chick, Samuel Úria, B Facade D ‘Alva, Tochapestana and Best Youth are some of the musicians on stage accompanied by a band formed especially for this occasion, composed by guitarist Manuel Dordio (They “re Heading West) , bassist David Santos (Real Combo Lisbonense and Rural TV), drummer David Pires (black spots) and keyboardist John Gil (Devil on the Cross, YCWCB and Vitorino Flying).
Despite the ballads that become famous, the work of Dina goes far beyond the best-known successes, through styles as diverse as the intervention of song, pop, folk or rock. “It is precisely this legacy that is intended to celebrate,” said the musician and director Gonçalo Tocha, show creator. It all started about two years ago when Goncalo asked permission to Dina to record a version of Crazy Bird , in the Tochapestana debut album. “When we met soon feel a great empathy. He invited me to sing, but I explained to him that he could not due to illness,” recalls Dina, which however then actually participate in the drive. “I really enjoyed the experience, not only because I felt completely at home, at the studio environment, but especially because it was a time of great exchange of affection,” he said. Eventually become friends and gradually the idea of a farewell show for Dina began to take shape in the head of Gonzalo, especially after Dina to have offered his discography.
Dina with Tochapestana in Bird Crazy :
“I confess I did not know the Dynamite , for example, passed through the side of the public at the time, but it was a true work. raw, very modern for its time, the way they blend rock, funk and pop, “admits Gonzalo, for whom there is a Dina, another” far beyond the crystallized image of ballads and acoustic guitar, “still waiting for be discovered. “When people are invisible, there is much more to say. I did not care so remember the most famous story of Dina, but before telling what might have been, for example, this disk had been listened to with the deserved attention at the time right. “
New reading of the work
the show that today takes the stage of St. Louis and the fifth is repeated at the Rivoli Theatre in Porto, it is the result of eighteen months of work. “I began by challenging the musicians and then chose the songs for each of them. The variety of the work of Dina allowed me to choose a group of very diverse artists. Some, like the B Facade, Samuel Úria the Mitó or Ana cod, knew very well the work of Dina, but others, such as Da Chick, who will sing two more funk themes, early 80s, did not know almost nothing, “said Gonzalo. The only criterion in addition to the variety, was being artists under 40 years, not contemporary Dina, who is serving 60 years and 40 career this year, to give “a new reading” to his work.
in addition to the full interpretation of the first album, Dynamite , the guests will also sing “completely new versions” of most other 12 songs, chosen by themselves along with Gonçalo Tocha. It was “proud” to Dina realize that better or worse, they all knew their job. “I remember that when I met facade, four years ago, he came to me with my first two albums under his arm. These are moments that make me very proud.” As the cast of this show, composed, in the opinion of the singer, “by very unengaged artists with the system, who have trod their way with high quality and autonomy. They are committed, that yes, your audience and your music and this is the greatest freedom an artist can have, “he stresses.
a farewell in beauty
the show also serves to Dina bid farewell to time of stage, as itself takes. “I was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis years ago. It is an irreversible disease that, despite being controlled, prevents me from singing due to fatigue and cough. The voice is perfect, more accurate even, but breathing will not let me sing” says to DN. “I always thought I would give an explanation to the public for this sudden disappearance. So when Goncalo asked me permission to do the show, I accepted soon and I promise I’ll even take the stage to sing one or two songs. It’s beautiful to have a farewell then, with my songs to be sung by these artists so talented. “
for Gonçalo Tocha, it is, rather, a” very worthy career end “with a show that not only recovers the most unknown repertoire of the singer as also features a younger audience. “Dina was the first major composer of the national pop and this duality to have a whole new generation of musicians to play his music is very important. This is what gives artistic and historical value to these concerts.”
São Luiz Theatre Lisbon today at 21:00 Ticket 9 euros to 17 euros
Rivoli Theatre, Oporto, March 24, Thursday, 21:30. Tickets 10 euros
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