Sino-Portuguese Concert

Capitão Fausto

The story of Tomás, Salvador, Francisco, Manuel and Domingos has its first chapter in 2011, with Gazela – their debut album. In 2014 Pesar o Sol hits the shop windows. And it is this second release that makes them stand out as one of the most original and creative proposals in Portugal. They defend it live, in memorable shows at large and small festivals, in clubs, in theatres, a bit all over the country, which welcomes them and makes them grow. Their fan base grows exponentially, and is now transformed into a legion. In 2016, the songs in Capitão Fausto Têm os Dias Contados lead them to surpass all expectations, in pop mode, in a work filled with perfection and refinement, telling the life stories of each of the group's members. More recently, the themes Sempre Bem, Faço as Vontades and Amor, a Nossa Vida, reveal a reborn band in each album, renewing itself with the care of those who want to build a solid career. Joining the band on stage is Miguel Marôco, a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist trained at the Conservatório Nacional (National Conservatory), whose solo career began with the release of the EP Noite and the participation in the 55^th edition of the Festival da Canção (Song Contest). With the band Capitão Fausto he plays keyboards.

Miroca Paris

Since the release of the album D’alma, in 2017, the Portuguese-Cape Verdean singer and multi-instrumentalist Miroca Paris has shared his music on stages across five continents. With a career spanning more than 25 years, the “young veteran” played with big names such as Cesária Évora, who he followed for more than a decade, including her Grammy-winning work, as well as Madonna and Sara Tavares, among others.

Known for writing songs rooted in the rich rhythms of the Atlantic islands, Paris adds the fresh sound of Groove guitars to a signature warm voice. Among his successes, songs such as Nhe Simpronia and the new single Mandinga ma Mescrinha, from his next album, BIA (2024) stand out.

Emblematic and vibrant, with his own contemporary style, Paris and his band have given concerts at festivals and theatres, from Chile to India, from Portugal to Poland, incessantly spreading love for the music of the Kriol nation. Morna, a song from Cape Verde, was officially recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2019.

David Huang

David Huang and his music are musical icons throughout Asia. Many regard him as the ultimate musician’s musician, as he always pushes the boundaries in the region’s music scene. His unique composition style and vision keep carving a good impression on the musical industry’s history.

A singer, song writer and producer, Huang was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Hawaii in his childhood. He started to learn guitar and synthesiser on his own compositions. After moving to Taiwan, he released his first Mandarin album Broken Hearts in 1990 and his distinctive singing voice was well received by the public. His iconic compositions Broken Hearts and You Get Me Drunk (1994), are still two public favourites and hold the most A-list artists covers in history. He also wrote scores and theme songs for films such as Farewell, China and Siao Yu, along with the theme song for Shao Suai. Huang is currently working on the release of his new compositions, as he continues to push the musical boundaries and maintain his purity in music.