Terra Donde Me Criei à Bâle

The Portuguese poetic-musical songbooks of the 16th century and the popular songbooks of the 20th century are, in fact, both cornerstones of a strong cultural identity.A common identity emerges on multiple levels. It would be possible to trace similar melodic and melismatic characteristics, shared themes, as well as enduring musical instruments. Thus, it would be conceivable to draw a cultural bridge spanning five centuries, one that has reached us and invites us to contribute to the construction of a rooted and conscious future identity.