A Presença das Formigas, in Gouveia, 2011: Filipa. André, Teresa, Luís, Manuel, Miguel e Cecília




news:
Progressive Folk 'Ants' from The Festival's Homeland
A Presença das Formigas
country: Portugal, 2008
line-up:

expected at GAR 2012
Manuel Maio - violin, mandolin, cavaquinho, vocals
André Cardoso - classical and portuguese guitars, luth, vocals
Filipa Meneses - piano, acordeon, vocals
Cecília Peçanha - recorders, percussion
Luís Arrigo - drums, percussion
Miguel Cardoso - electric bass, double bass, viola braguesa, vocals
Teresa Campos - vocals, percussion
sinopsis:

The progressive folk produced by this young septet consists mainly of original and complex pieces based on the Portuguese popular music, which the group has assimilated and recreated from Portuguese artists such as José Afonso, Fausto and Gaiteiros de Lisboa, but also includes influences from progressive bands, such as the British prog acts Gentle Giant and Gryphon.
discography: Ciclorama [2011]
links Myspace (oficial)