From the 1st till the 9th of Octobert, Philharmonie will present Atlántico Festival. Lisa spoke with Pedro Torres from the venue to talk about the programme.

For more than a week, atlântico presents multiple events featuring music from the Lusophone world, whose citizens make up a considerable part of Luxembourg’s population. In addition to António Zambujo, who opens the festival, the diversity of the Portuguese scene will be represented by jazz saxophonist Rodrigo Amado, fado singer Aldina and the piano and electronics duo of Joana Gama and Luís Fernandes. Closing the festival will be Cape Verdean singer Mario Lucio while singer and cellist Dom La Nena will add a delicate Brazilian touch. The youngest visitors can also attend workshops and a performance by the artist Victor Gama who will produce a large exhibition of homemade instruments.