The Music of António Variações
António Variações’ debut album, released in 1983, was titled Anjo da Guarda, which translates to this in English.
What is Guardian Angel?
The Estado Novo dictatorship, which ruled Portugal for decades, ended in 1974 with this revolution.
What is the Carnation Revolution?
António Variações is portrayed as a visionary artist ahead of his time, often struggling to be accepted in this conservative society.
What is Portugal?
One of Variações’ most famous songs, O Corpo é que Paga, criticizes this aspect of society, often related to work and suffering.
What is capitalism?
Following the 1974 revolution, Portugal faced political turmoil as it transitioned into this type of government.
What is a democracy?
The film highlights António Variações' eccentric fashion sense, which was inspired by various influences, including traditional Portuguese attire and this global music movement of the 1980s.
What is New Wave?
António Variações was known for blending pop and rock with elements of this traditional Portuguese musical genre.
What is fado?
In Variações: Guardian Angel, António Variações pursues his musical dreams in the years following the Carnation Revolution, a time when Portugal was experiencing newfound freedom after decades under this dictator’s rule.
Who was António de Oliveira Salazar?
António Variações dreams of performing on stage, a dream that became reality when he finally appeared on this iconic Portuguese TV program.
What is Passeio dos Alegres?
The film dramatizes the creation of one of António Variações' most famous songs, Estou Além, a deeply emotional track that reflects this central theme of his life.
What is longing (or feeling out of place)?
During the early 1980s, António Variações was one of the first public figures in Portugal to challenge traditional norms about this aspect of identity.
What is gender and sexuality?
The film explores António Variações’ determination to create music despite having no formal training in this essential aspect of composition.
What is reading music?
In Variações: Guardian Angel, António Variações records his music with a group of musicians, including members of this well-known Portuguese rock band.
Who are GNR?
António Variações found his musical identity in a Portugal that embraced new cultural influences after the country’s withdrawal from its African colonies, marking the end of this conflict in 1975.
What is the Portuguese Colonial War?
António Variações is shown opening this landmark establishment in Lisbon, which was the first of its kind to serve both men and women.
What is the first unisex salon?