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FERNANDA PORTO PRESENTS TRIBUTE TO LULU SANTOS AT BLUE NOTE IN SÃO PAULO
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer Fernanda Porto announces an exciting new project: a tribute to Lulu Santos, one of the greatest icons of Brazilian pop rock. Fusing elements of electronic music and Brazilian pop, the singer revisits the artist's songs, bringing a modern and engaging sound. The show takes place on July 24th at Blue Note.
Fernanda Porto won over a wide audience with her own songs, such as "Sambassim," "Amor Erro," and "Tudo de Bom," which took dance floors worldwide by storm with their innovative blend of Brazilian rhythms like samba, bossa, and maracatu with the London-style drum and bass. She was soon invited to remix some MPB and Brazilian pop classics, such as "Só tinha de ser com você" (Jobim/Aloysio de Oliveira), "Roda Viva" featuring Chico Buarque, "Sampa" by Caetano Veloso, and "Charme do Mundo," arranging, singing, and playing saxophone on the DVD "Acústico MTV" with Marina Lima. Now, she lends her unique talent to reinterpreting Lulu Santos hits like "A Cura," "Como Uma Onda No Mar," and "Tempos Modernos," adding her own musical identity and new sonic textures to the singer's timeless compositions.
The project, which promises to thrill fans of all generations, features 20 hits in revamped versions by Lulu Santos. "It was on the piano that I found the greatest elements to create my identity, both in the artist's more intimate songs and in his songs with pop-rock grooves. Strumming the nylon string guitar, I ended up finding a "bossa" version of 'Assim caminha a humana' (Thus Walks Humanity). On other tracks, I incorporate electric and steel guitars. It was irresistible not to embrace the guitar," says Fernanda, who also produced electronic tracks to play with the band, something she says she loves: "After all, electronic music today is made live!"
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The artist also recalls her personal connection with Lulu Santos: "He always influenced me with his originality and infectious energy. In 2017, he invited me to remix, sing, and play sax on a project in honor of Rita Lee, the album 'Baby, Baby.' From that moment on, I developed a special affection for Lulu and his work. Today, I celebrate his work with hints of my own sounds, but with great respect for the essence of the songs."
The new additions don't stop there; one of the show's biggest surprises will be a reinterpretation of the song "Creio," a rare gem from Lulu Santos's repertoire, little known to the general public. The suggestion came from DJ and friend Zé Pedro, who declared: "Fernanda Porto is a singer with an extreme vocal personality, and when she decides to interpret a popular and extremely relevant work like this new work about Lulu, we are enchanted. I suggested that she present me with a new version of "Creio," a song Gal Costa recorded a long time ago. I'm sure Lulu will love rediscovering it through Fernanda's voice." The song emerges as a unique and symbolic moment within the show, reinforcing the artist's curatorial and sensitive approach by bringing to light a work that deserves to be revisited and celebrated.
Fernanda also chose lesser-known songs by the composer and included songs such as: 'Vale de Lágrimas', 'Melo do Amor', 'Cadê você', 'Ano Novo Lunar', 'Já é', the curious bossa nova 'Outro Papo' and the partnership with Nelson Motta 'Pop Coração'.
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President Trump held a visit with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and hosted a lunch with several African leaders—represented were Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal.
Keeping on the diplomacy front, the President sent letters to several key trading partners notifying them of impending tariffs on August 1st.
He also hosted a Cabinet meeting, met with first responders and local officials in flood impacted Kerrville, TX, and will attend FIFA Club World Cup finals today.
Vice President Vance spoke at the Claremont Institute and took part in the Cabinet meeting to defend One Big Beautiful Law. He is currently at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA training with Marines while the Second Lady reads with military families on the base.
First Lady Melania Trump joined the President in Texas to pay their respects to grieving families following the Texas floods. |
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TITLE IX | After the University of Pennsylvania reversed their transgender athlete policies last week, the Administration has sued the California Department of Education’s for Title IX violations over their trans athlete policies.
SCOTUS | The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s actions to shrink the federal workforce with mass federal job cuts and agency downsizing.
GAS PRICES | Following the cheapest Independence Day gas prices in four years, drivers across America continue to enjoy plummeting prices at the pump.
TSA | The TSA announced the ending of their “shoes-off” policy at airport checkpoints, after nearly 20 years, citing advancements in technology making it unnecessary. |
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