Amalia Rodrigues – “100 Musicians for Amalia”
Museu do Fado, Lisboa Largo do Chafariz de Dentro, N.º 1, Lisbon, Lisbon Metropolitan Area, PortugalUniversal artist, Amália Rodrigues (1920-1999) is one of the most important personalities in the history of 20th century music. His international career was one of the longest and most global of the entire 20th century. In the 21st century, its legacy remains alive, modern and timeless. The celebration of the Centenary of her Birth, in 2020 and 2021 will be a unique occasion for us to gain a clearer and more grounded awareness of the importance of Amália Rodrigues in the contemporary cultural scene. The year 2020 marked the centenary of its birth through a vast program. "100 MÚSICOS PARA AMÁLIA" is a concert where 100 musicians, from different musical areas – from classical music to jazz, from fado to flamenco, from French and Italian songs to bossa nova and folklore, interpret the legacy of Amália Rodrigues