The funeral of the author of “Um Raio de Luz Ardente” (Pedro Ayres Magalhäes) will be held on August 6, from 6 pm to 11 pm, at the Basílica da Estrela, in Lisbon.
The next day, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., “there will be a tribute ceremony,” followed by the funeral procession leaving for the Alto de São João cemetery at 2 p.m.
“We can only pay tribute to the artist, as a fundamental gesture to honor her memory and ease the pain of those close to her,” concluded promoter Ogoro.
Fado singer Misia, considered the creator of the genre, died last Saturday.
Susana Maria Alfonso de Aguiar, her registered name, was born in Porto and has had a career spanning 34 years, performing on the most diverse stages around the world and receiving various awards, including the French Prize from the Charles Cros Academy of Music. The album “Garra dos Sentidos”, in which she recorded poems by Natalia Correa, Mário Claudio, Lidia Jorge, José Saramago, Lopo Antunes, Fernando Pessoa, Mário de Sá Carneiro and António Botto.
In 2022, Mísia released the album “Animal Sentimental”, part of a tripartite project covering 30 years of career, which included a book of the same title, released in the summer of that year, and debuted a new demo.
In 2004, she was awarded the French Order of Arts and Letters, and the following year she was awarded the Order of Merit of the Portuguese Republic.
In a note of regret, the government stressed that he “was a key voice in the renewal of fado”.
“With an extensive career, Misia has been a fundamental voice in the renewal of fado, without fear of experimenting with new sounds and less traditional styles,” said Culture Minister Dalila Rodríguez, noting that she has “earned the recognition of her peers.”
“He left us with an extensive list of collaborations with musicians from all over the world, which demonstrates his diversity and talent,” said the head of culture.
