The Philharmonie is organising the Atlântico festival, which is dedicated to the music of Portuguese-speaking countries. For the past seven years, in the heart of autumn, it has brought rays of sunshine through this warm, often danceable music.

This year’s programme is particularly attractive, with a selection that’s a little more eclectic than usual, enabling an even wider audience to pass through the doors of this institution dedicated to music. Indeed, when the Philharmonie presented its 2023-2024 season, it announced that its programming would be deliberately more open, designed for all audiences, far from a certain elitism or prejudices about learned music. Here’s the proof.

Fado, pop and samba

There will, of course, be music from Portugal, with fado singer Lina performing with Raül Refree, promising an astonishing encounter between voice and electronic music. The winner of Eurovision 2017, Salvado Sobral, will be on hand for a jazz-influenced pop concert, showing that his repertoire has come a long way since the famous TV contest.

Afro-Brazilian culture will be embodied by pianist Amaro Freitas, who will be performing at the Philharmonie for the first time, as will Cape Verdean singer Cremilda Medina, who will be presenting one of humanity’s intangible cultural heritages: the Morna.

One of the highlights of the festival is the concert by Gilberto Gil, who is making his last tour of Europe. Accompanied by members of his family, this Brazilian music great will show that he has lost none of his commitment to and love of music. Last but not least, the Samba Party, a free, popular celebration, will be an opportunity for everyone to enjoy the joys of music and get together for an evening of dancing.

To complement this programme, there’s a special offer for young audiences, including a capoeira workshop.

 will take place from 15 to 22 October, at the Philharmonie.

This article was first published in French on . It has been translated and edited for Delano.