A Cantadeira
After nearly two decades exploring Portuguese musical heritage in projects such as Dazkarieh and Seiva, Joana Negrão now presents herself as A Cantadeira, a new solo work in which oral tradition gains prominence and depth through vocal experimentation. A singer, lyricist, and instrumentalist from Setúbal, Joana has developed a career that combines research and artistic creation. Holding a degree in History and Archaeology, she has dedicated herself to the study of Portuguese intangible heritage, with special attention to traditional music of oral roots, often rendered invisible. This research has nourished her musical projects, in which the ritual, feminine, and collective dimensions of folk songs occupy a central place.
With A Cantadeira, the artist takes a new step, creating sound pieces based exclusively on the voice, recorded in real time and layered.
