During a press conference held this Monday (29), Rock in Rio revealed that it will dedicate an entire day to Brazilian music. This will be the first time that the festival will have a day with only Brazilian artists in the line-up and will serve as a chance to bring together several musical talents in a unique recording. From heavy metal to pop, the recording aims to promote unity amidst the political chaos driven by the extreme right, which affects Brazil and the world.
Inspired by the iconic “We Are the World,” the 1985 song raised funds to fight hunger in Africa and denounce human rights violations around the world, and Roberto Medina, founder of Rock in Rio, launched a similar initiative. This year, the festival celebrates its 40th anniversary. The idea came after Medina watched the documentary “The Night That Changed Pop”, available on Netflix since January. Titled “Let the Heart Speak”the new song is composed by the singer Zé Ricardocurrent curator of the festival.
The project features the participation of big names from different musical genres. Among them are Dinho Ouro Pretorepresenting national rock, Ivete Sangalofrom axé, Ludmillafrom pop, Xande de Pilaresthe pagoda, and MC Livinhofrom funk. Marcelo D2 is among the rappers, Pedro Sampaio between DJs and Chitãozinho and Xororó represent the most traditional country people, while Ana Castela brings a new voice to the genre. MPB is also present with Ivan Lins It is Roberto Menescal.
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- Alcyone
- Ana Castela
- Andreas Kisser (Grave)
- Buchecha
- Carlinhos Brown
- Chitãozinho and Xororó
- Claudio Zoli
- Creole
- Daniela Mercury
- Dinho Ouro Preto (Initial Capital)
- Diogo Nogueira
- Duda Beat
- Erika Martins
- Rust
- Frejat
- Ivan Lins
- Ivete Sangalo
- IZA
- John
- Johnny Hooker
- Jorge Aragão
- Junior
- Livinho
- Ludmilla
- Luedji Luna
- Luisa Sonza
- Majur
- Maria Rita
- Margareth Menedzes
- Mart’nalia
- Marvvila
- Mc Cabelinho
- McDaniel
- Paula Lima
- Paulo Xisto (Grave)
- Pedro Sampaio
- Pericles
- Rael
- Roberto Menesca
- Rogério Flausino
- Simone Mendes
- Simoninha
- Toni Garrido
- Veigh
- Zé Ricardo
- Shaman
- Xande de Pilares
Caetano Veloso It is Maria Bethânia They were unable to attend because they were preparing for the joint tour. On Saturday, September 21st, Rock in Rio will have a “Brazil Day”, dedicated exclusively to presentations by Brazilian artists. A selection of this cast, along with some other artists, will form the line-up for the penultimate day of the festival. The performances, which will last approximately one and a half hours each and will be held on all stages, will be organized by musical genre. Each artist will perform a selection of three to five of their best songs.
It took approximately three months to compose the lyrics and invite the musicians, who will donate their fees to the NGOs Citizenship Actionalready scheduled to receive a donation of 1.5 million meals, and the Generating Falcons, which serves 250 socially vulnerable families across the country. See the video:
Tickets for Rock in Rio will go on sale from May 23rd at 7pm, approximately one month from now. In addition to Brazilian artists, the festival will feature international names such as Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, imagine Dragons, Katy Perry, Shawn Mendes It is Mariah Carey. On the national stage, the event will mark the return of the band Penélope, as well as performances by Beautiful It is Duck Fu. The festival is scheduled to take place during two weekends in September – the 13th, 14th, 15th and 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd – in Cidade do Rock, located in the west zone of Rio de Janeiro.
