The simplicity of the artists proved to be the secret to attracting the audience.
Nininho Vaz Maya and his unique, danceable and sometimes meditative style
Thousands of people gathered near the stage in Cascais Bay to watch the most anticipated performance of the night, Niño Vaz Maya. Since 2019, the flamenco, pop and traditional gypsy artist has gained fans across the country, and this year, for the first time at Fistas do Mar, he showed why he is a national phenomenon. Few artists combine so well the joy of living and dancing with nostalgia for particular themes. Niño Vaz Maya overflowed with emotion during the hour and a half of the concert and conveyed it to the audience in his simple way that everyone was already accustomed to. The interaction with the program’s viewers was continuous, asking between songs: “My family, sing with me!” The artist even took a girl who called him to the stage to dance alongside him. With themes like “Gosto de ti” and “E Agora,” he made it impossible not to dance! These and other original songs initially released on her official YouTube channel have received 67 million views. In a unique style, Nininho Vaz Maia, together with guitarist Gilberto Maia (Bobinho), played songs from his first album “Raízes”, in a true tribute to his roots, the Roma community.
Diogo Tonello, Campos, and the simplicity of facing life
The band, which opened the stage in Paia on Saturday, is influenced by rock, blues and folk music and has released its new single “Desert Sands”. Songs like “Am I Wrong,” “Way Down Inside,” and “Another Hour” have already taken the band to numerous national and international stages. Tonight, in Cascais, even those who did not know the songs interacted with the artists, who tried to convey the message that “one must simplify life, accept what happens, not enter into conflict and appreciate nature,” as vocalist Diogo highlighted. Tonello and Campos.
Sagres Theater: Olivia Greene’s beautiful voice belongs to adults
Only 19 years old, she managed to win over those who were passing through the high school stage of these early afternoon sea festivals. Olivia Green, whose name is Patricia Chung, born in Cascais, won the talent competition “Talenta-te”, at this year’s edition of Fiartil, which is why he had the opportunity to perform at this summer festival. The young woman surprised everyone with her sweet voice with which she sang her original songs, but also covers known to the public. He is currently recording his first album and says he wants to focus on his musical talent. It’s a name we’ll definitely be hearing about in the future.
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