Abstract
The RTP Song Contest (RTPSC) is the longest television song contest in Portugal, broadcasted since 1964. This competition went through several crucial moments in the recent history of Portugal, witnessing the change from dictatorship to democracy. During fifty years, the social changes that took place in Portugal can be seen in the 460 songs voiced in the contest. The songs composed to RTPSC are thought to represent Portugal abroad throught the Eurovision Song Contest. Through it national and European identities are negotiated and political and socail issues are put on a media display. I interpret the importance of the RTPSC in the Portugues and European music production and media, and its roles, forging identities.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| Event | Fórum dos doutorandos do Instituto de Etnomusicologia - FCSH - UNL, Lisboa, Portugal Duration: 3 Mar 2016 → … |
Conference
| Conference | Fórum dos doutorandos do Instituto de Etnomusicologia |
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| Country/Territory | Portugal |
| City | Lisboa |
| Period | 3/03/16 → … |
Keywords
- RTP Song Contest
- Music production
- Forging identities
- Portuguese Music
- Eurovision Song Contest
- European music
- Media