1974 Revolution: 18. Resistance & Protest Songs

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Cork Out History: Portugal Revisited

André and Inês

53 episodes

5 days ago

Pour yourself a glass and get ready to dive into the captivating world of Portuguese history! Discover the stories, and forgotten tales of unsung heroes, Kings and Queens, revolutionaries, and everything in between! Each season, we revisit a different era, theme, or historical event, challenging prevailing narratives and exploring the rich tapestry of Portugal's heritage through a modern lens. We invite you to be a part of the conversation. So grab a glass, raise it high, and hit that play button to embark on an unforgettable adventure through Portugal's fascinating past!

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1974 Revolution: 18. Resistance & Protest Songs

Cork Out History: Portugal Revisited

9 minutes 9 seconds

1 year ago

1974 Revolution: 18. Resistance & Protest Songs

During Portugal's dictatorship, music quietly resisted. With its subtle (or not) critiques, protest songs from provided a vehicle to voice dissent. "Grândola, Vila Morena" by Afonso became an anthem of the Carnation Revolution - but that's for another episode.

Protest music flourished, with artists like Adriano Correia de Oliveira and Fausto Bordalo Dias confronting censorship sometimes through metaphor, sometimes overt critique. Even Eurovision became a stage for protest.

These songs persisted, shaping our collective memory. Listen to our episode and then listen to the songs here:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7AoVErI96AWi30zQZC2shN?eml=April20%2F4303205%2F6010182&etsubid=156220226

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