Joelma and Fafá de Belém criticize Rock in RioReproduction/Instagram
Published 04/30/2024 19:42 | Updated 04/30/2024 19:44
On Tuesday night (30), Rock in Rio took a stand after receiving criticism due to the programming of the next edition of the music festival. On social media, artists such as Fafá de Belém and Joelma lamented the absence of artists from the north in the event’s line-up.
“The line-up for September 21st, as announced during a press conference yesterday afternoon (29th), despite being announced is still under construction and in formation. Artists from other regions of the country, including the North, are in negotiation with the organization, which, as he reinforced, will bring news and surprises until the day of the presentation”, says the note sent to the column.
“Brazil Day proposes a great social movement, of unity and respect for all, with engagement and rights to the song ‘Deixa o Coração Falar’ donated to two social causes and in partnership with Ação da Cidadania and Gerando Falcões. The unique format of this day’s shows, which involves several unprecedented collaborations between artists, brings with it significant artistic and logistical challenges”, he explained.
“It is important to highlight that Rock in Rio looks at diversity as a whole in the line up of all stages and an example of this was the Show Para Pop, already held on the Sunset Stage, led by Fafá de Belém with big names from Pará, and which became one of the most emblematic shows in the history of this stage”, he concluded.
Earlier, northern artists criticized the festival. “Isn’t the Amazon part of Brazil? Isn’t the Amazonian, northern culture part of this country? Where is Dona Onete, Grammy winner Gaby Amarantos, Joelma, Aila, where am I?”, declared Fafá de Belém. “The greatest The country’s music festival has a BRAZIL DAY and puts us out of the door. Once again they prove to us that the north continues to be a folkloric item used as and when they want, for a cool image. Belonging is very different from using it for convenience. We learned this the hard way, and we demand respect!” he added.
