The Festa do Avante has once again become the scene of controversy. On social media, several artists who are part of the poster have been criticized and even threatened for agreeing to participate in the PCP event (which takes place September 2-4 at Quinta da Atalaia, Seixal) due to their position. about the war in Ukraine.
The speech of journalist José Milhazes, who expressed the “weirdness” of “artists like Carminho or Paulo Braganza” at a party party that “refuses to condemn the massacre that is taking place” and “Putin’s criminal policies”, was also widely publicized.
Dino D’Santiago, one of the most influential figures in Portuguese music today, said he received many messages accusing him of “Ukrainian blood shed in this war”. And he reacted: “Yes. I am responsible for the bloodshed in this and in all wars, on both sides of the trench! Because I am the son of the 20th century!”
Fado singer Paulo Braganza speaks of ‘wave of hate’ [ódio]”and says that he is a “man of the world” and that he goes “for peace.” “I go to work and nothing else,” he referred to the “Blitz”. The Brazilian Bia Ferreira says that she does not refuse to “play” because her “art will not be hushed up or condemned”.
Vitorino guarantees that he will speak at the Festa do Avante “very freely” and with a position on the war that “does not coincide” with the position of the parties. The poster also has names such as Julio Resende, Martha Ren, Pongo or Mao Morta.
Author: Duarte Faria
Source: CM Jornal
