FOUR international bands and ONE national Bluegrass band will perform in various spaces in the village of Trafaria, making it a MUSICAL VILLAGE, which will so welcome this international community. In addition, several PARALLEL ACTIVITIES will take place, with the purpose of making Bluegrass and Trafaria known to its visitors.
On top of the concerts, you will also be able to meet, socialize and enjoy great moments with masterclasses, music and dance workshops, tours, guided tours of the village, street entertainment, gastronomy and spontaneous musical moments between local musicians and guest artists.
What is Bluegrass?
Bluegrass music is a form of American folk and traditional music, with roots in the traditional music of the Appalachian Mountains. Although it can be connoted with Country music, its origins mirror the influences of Celtic music from the British Isles and African-American jazz and blues. They are mainly used stringed acoustic instruments, such as banjo, acoustic guitar, mandolin, resophonic guitar, fiddle (violin) and double bass. As in jazz, the instruments intersperse with the voice and take turns in solos and improvisations while the others do the accompaniment. The musical themes are approached in a cheerful way and with lyrics of different themes. The name originated in the state of Kentucky, in the interior of the United States, a state that is known as the state of Blue Grass (blue grass typical of this area). In Portugal, Stonebones & Bad Spaghetti are the band that best represents this style.
Trafaria, a riverside village in the municipality of Almada, where the Tagus meets the sea.A place of history and memories, with architectural and natural heritage that you will want to know. This is the ideal place for holding a Bluegrass festival. Its location, size, tradition of hospitality and surroundings, with the River Tagus and Lisbon on the other bank, are the perfect ingredients to attract local and foreign populations, enthusiasts of style, to spend an unforgettable weekend.The richness of the different spaces, the gastronomy, heritage and lifestyle of its people, will make this event a unique experience. that you don’t want to miss!
Do you want to support this festival?
This is a community festival organized by a local association and many, many partnerships that will make Bluegrass and Trafaria appear on the map.Support us!
You can also support this festival through the IBAN PT50 0010 0000 34826900001 49.
If you want to volunteer or be a partner, contact us!
