The Why Portugal concert series is launching in Toronto, featuring 10 Portuguese artists scheduled to perform at Lighthouse ArtSpace throughout February. It aims to connect these performers with Ontario's significant Portuguese diaspora, which numbers over 300,000. Artists like Joao Diogo Leitao emphasize the importance of sharing their cultural music with the Canadian audience, while concerns about past political censorship persist among artists. Through a blend of traditional and innovative styles, the festival seeks to surprise and engage both communities effectively.
That's important for Portuguese musicians because we can actually reach people that are part of our culture in different regions of the world.
During the dictatorship, we were a bit censored from that Celtic heritage and we were a bit reduced.
The music we will be presenting during this festival [will] really surprise the Canadian community.
The Portuguese immigrant population in Canada grew exponentially after 1953, with many looking to escape Antonio de Oliveira Salazar's dictatorship.
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