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Homens Da Luta
Homens da Luta (Men of the Struggle) is a Portuguese improvisational comedy and musical street performance group consisting of brothers Vasco Duarte (Falâncio) and Nuno Duarte "Jel" (Neto). Their songs are a parody of songs sung during the period after the 1974 Carnation Revolution, and the characters played are caricatures of the revolutionary singers of the time, such as Zeca Afonso and José Mário Branco. Homens da Luta often use the term "struggle" to invoke slogans that became famous during the revolutionary era, such as "A Luta Continua" (The Struggle Goes On). In 2010 Homens da Luta released an mp3 album called "A Canção é uma arma" (The song is a weapon) consisting of 14 songs. One of their most popular songs is "E o povo, pá?" (What about the people, man?). Eurovision Song Contest In 2010, Homens da Luta took part in the '' RTP Song Festival 2010'', with the song "Luta assim não dá" (The struggle can't go on like this). The song was disqualified as it had been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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The Rossio is the popular name of the King Pedro IV Square ( pt, Praça de D. Pedro IV) in the city of Lisbon, in Portugal. It is located in the Pombaline Downtown of Lisbon and has been one of its main squares since the Middle Ages. It has been the setting of popular revolts and celebrations, bullfights and executions, and is now a preferred meeting place of Lisbon natives and tourists alike. The current name of the Rossio pays Homage (arts), homage to Pedro IV of Portugal, Pedro IV, King of Portugal. The Column of Pedro IV is in the middle of the square. History and highlights Origins The Rossio became an important place in the city during the 13th and 14th centuries, when the population of the city expanded to the lower area surrounding the Lisbon Castle hill. The name "rossio" is roughly equivalent to the word "commons" in English, and refers to a commonly owned terrain. Around 1450, the Estaús Palace, Palace of Estaus, destined to house foreign dignitaries and noblemen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
