Sofia Ribeiro wants more dissemination of Venezuelan music in Portugal

“ A venezuelan music is little known [in Portugal] and I myself was very surprised, the first time I came to Venezuela, when I saw that there was so much musicality in people. I did not expect it, it would be very good for there to be more of this communication between countries, and for Venezuela to be better known, not only for the problems that it lives ", I told Lusa.

The singer, who has been twice in Venezuela, ended her visit after participating in Caracas and La Guaira at the IV Euro-venezuelaian Jazz Festival, which brought together musicians from eight countries in solidarity with those affected by the double earthquake on June 24.

Accompanied by Colombian pianist João Andrés Ospina, Sofia Ribeiro also participated in the solidarity gala “A Hand Friend”, promoted by the Embassy of Portugal in Caracas, which brought together more than 400 people in the Portuguese Center.

“Venezuela ends up being well known for the political issue, for the difficulties, and I would very much like it to be better known for the immense talent that is here,” said the artist, who took advantage of the trip to make known some of the themes of her latest album “Outside”, which will be presented this month in Lisbon and Porto.

To Lusa, he revealed that the theme “Outside” speaks of a storm that is going on abroad, that it is not known how long it will last, but that poetry arises from it.

“My loves”, the first song he wrote, with a fado look, goes back to the pandemic of covid-19, and speaks of “when nothing makes sense, the emptiness calls a song to lead to a place of warmth and calm”, because “music and life give meaning to moments that seem meaningless”.

He considered “very interesting” to be in Venezuela, in particular in La Guaira, the state most affected by the double earthquake, as well as to give a concert for solidarity purposes.

“ My life experience is completely different from that of a person who is in La Guaira and who has just passed through the earthquake, but who, perhaps, we have more things in common (...) I can't even imagine what people have been through here," he said, needing that this year, he also went through “very difficult personal situations”, including his father's death.

“ Therefore, I felt that it is very special to be here singing at this moment in Venezuela, because through music, these most difficult emotions, sadness and mourning, I think they transform and it becomes easier to feel and deal with them ", said.

In spite of everything, she was touched by seeing joy, strength and resilience in Venezuelans.

On the new project, which includes Portuguese guitar and more fado, stressed that “it is almost inevitable” because it is Portuguese and because it is embracing its Portuguese roots more.