It is practically unknown that Fado used to be danced during almost half of its existence. In 19th century Lisbon, this dance with strong social expression was called "Fado Batido", a name that comes from the act of tapping, of hitting the ground with the feet to the sound of fado.
Maçã de Adão presents a powerful contribution to the reconstruction of an episode in our history that suffers from a collective memory obliteration. Is the sad fado of our days, which is so distant from the bohemian fado of the 19th century, crying the nostalgia of its dance?
This is a project that has the potential to re-awaken and bring back to light one of the pieces that make up the very rich and complex puzzle of Portuguese identity. It includes the release of an album composed entirely by Jonas with songs that revive the Fado dance, and a live show, to be presented on tour, featuring four musicians, two dancers and the fado singer himself. The concert will take the audience to revisit the origins of Fado with a contemporary look that characterizes Jonas' career.
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