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"Maria Lisboa" from Concerto Em Lisboa (Times Square)
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"Há Uma Música Do Povo" from Concerto Em Lisboa (Times Square)
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MARIZA: LIVE FROM
LISBON

U.S Broadcast Premiere on Saturday, June 9 at 8 pm

on WLIW21 New York Public Television

Mariza LIVE in the studio plus concert tickets and meet & greet!

 

WLIW introduces the multi-platinum Portuguese-African fado singer in her first U.S. concert special. An urban folk music dating back to the 19th century, fado is Portugal’s brand of soulful blues: deeply melancholic and filled with longing. Mariza’s mesmerizing alto, enthusiasm and commanding stage presence make her distinctive interpretation of the genre as infectious as modern-day pop. This enchanting performance at the Tower of Belém garden includes the songstress’ greatest hits “Loucura,” “Maria Lisboa” and “Ó Gente Da Minha Terra,” and her latest smash “Transparente,” off her new studio album. Backed by Portuguese guitar and full orchestra, the Sinfonietta de Lisboa conducted by Jaques Morelenbaum, Mariza’s memorable performance is sure to spark a new romance with American audiences. Plus, Mariza will be live in the WLIW21 studio to speak about fado, her Lisbon concert taping, upcoming U.S. tour, and movie role!

 

MARIZA: LIVE FROM LISBON premieres nationwide on public television August 2007 (check local listings or contact your local PBS station).

 

Song list

"Loucura"

"Maria Lisboa"

"Há Uma Música Do Povo"

"Barco Negro"

"Recusa"

"Primavera"

"Chuva"

"Ó Gente Da Minha Terra"

 

During the broadcast, viewers can support WLIW21’s decision to air Portuguese music programming by calling 1.800.767.2121 or visiting www.wliw.org (click “pledge online” then search “Mariza”) and making a donation. There are various “thank you” gifts including tickets to Mariza’s July 15 concert at Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center, an exclusive post-concert meet & greet, concert DVDs and CDs, and WLIW21 membership benefits like discounts to local museums.

 

If you do not live in the New York metro-area, you can contact your local PBS station at www.pbs.org/stationfinder to find airdates in your area for MARIZA: LIVE FROM LISBON. If your station does not have this concert scheduled, let them know you want to see MARIZA on TV in your town! Once a station sees public demand for a show it might convince them to add it to their schedule.

 

We hope you will spread the word to fellow music fans about this public television special and support future broadcasts!  Thank you for your support!

 

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