The revolution of lusophone musics in the city of Lisbon

Abstract

This dissertation explores the concept of lusofonia. Departing from a discursive analysis of the concept, I will address the ways through which it figures in the cultural policies of the Municipality of Lisbon and of governmental institutions, and how it informs their actions. I will also explore the role of voluntary associations such as Sons da Lusofonia that evoke lusofonia as part of their goals. I will then analyze how the concept of lusofonia and the action of governmental institutions and voluntary associations inform the creative work and identities of selected Portuguese-speaking migrant musicians from the PALOP (African Portuguese-speaking countries), Brazil and East Timor.