Criolo
Friday | 30th of May | 10:15 p.m. | Stage Avenida 1º Maio | Outdoor
One of the great novelties of this edition of the Aqui Acolá Festival is the confirmation of Criolo, one of the most iconic names in Brazilian music, making his debut on Madeira's stages. A singer, MC and songwriter, Criolo is known for the strength of his lyrics and his unique ability to move through music, bringing a powerful and unforgettable energy to the stage at Ponta do Sol.
With a career that began in the 1980s, Criolo (stage name Kleber Gomes) conquered Brazil and the world with his innovative fusion of rap, samba and MPB. His album 'Nó na Orelha' (2011) was a milestone in contemporary music, opening doors to performances in cities such as New York, Paris, Buenos Aires, Rome and London, and cementing his position as one of the big names on the international music scene.
Throughout his career, Criolo has stood out not only for his art, but also for his strong social commitment, using his music as an instrument of reflection and transformation. Albums such as Espiral de Ilusão (2017) and Sobre Viver (2022) have reinforced his artistic relevance, culminating in his first Latin Grammy in the category of Best Urban Interpretation in Portuguese.
Their appearance at the Aqui Acolá Festival is an unmissable opportunity to experience a show full of emotion, social criticism and poetry. With his unique blend of rhythms and words, Criolo promises the audience an unforgettable evening of artistic intensity and the depth of his vision of the world.
