Thiaguinho surprised the public by announcing the new edition of the acclaimed project Afternoonwhich will celebrate a decade of success in 2025. During the press conference, the singer revealed that the tour will acquire a mega structure and expand to international performances. “The project is like a grown-up daughter, and it was the public that made Tardezinha reach this size,” Thiaguinho said.
The tour, which will begin on April 19 in Engenhão, Rio de Janeiro and will end on November 29 in Ribeirão Preto (SP), will touch 26 cities. For the first time, the Afternoon will have shows outside of Brazil, with performances in countries such as Australia, Portugal, the United States and Angola. Tickets will go on sale on November 4, 2024, with international shows taking place in June.
In addition to the big party, Thiaguinho revealed special news: he and actor and businessman Rafael Zulu, creator of the project together with the singer, will record a song together for this historic edition. Zulu, who has already participated in other editions, will also be on stage during the 2025 tour.
Another strong point is the social commitment of the project. Thiaguinho and Zulu have announced their intention to leave a legacy by opening a music school in Complexo da Penha, Rio de Janeiro, as part of the actions of Afternoon. This initiative aims to train new musical talents and promote cultural education in the community.
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Smile Maroto launches ‘Promises’ with Thiaguinho
THE Cheeky smile presents to his fans the release of his new single Promisesavailable on all Sony Music digital platforms. The song is part of the project The Old Ones and saw the special participation of Thiaguinho. The music video was recorded during a show in São Paulo, in November 2023.
Composed of Bruno Cardoso, Sergio Jr and ThiaguinhoThe song features a long-standing collaboration between the São Paulo singer and the group. “Thiago is like a brother to us. He is our imaginary cavaquinho (laughs), since we didn’t have the instrument in our formation, and we always play with it”commented Bruno.
Bruno also revealed that they have already tried to insert it Thiaguinho in other projects, such as the DVD Smile I like it – No pagodasbut he was abroad. This time the singer accepted the invitation and surprised the audience by participating in the recording, even without special guests on the tour. The Old Ones. Furthermore Promises, Thiaguinho also participates in the song It’s me and no one elsewhich will be released in the third part of the DVD.
Thiaguinhowhich is of the same generation as Cheeky smilehas already had compositions recorded by the group, but Promises It is the first one he composed in collaboration with Bruno and Sergio Jr. “It’s an honor to see more of my songs with Sorriso Maroto’s voice. Throughout the history of the band, they have recorded other compositions of mine and this makes me very happy”commented the singer.
He revealed that the song was composed in 2005 and has always been sung in his shows with Sorriso, having been recorded in several videos. “It was about time we made this song official. I am very happy and I am sure that the repercussion will be incredible, because both my fans and those of Sorriso Maroto already love this song”finished Thiaguinho.
Bruno also recalled that the first version of the Promisesrecorded in 2006, was leaked onto the Internet, causing great excitement among the band’s fans.
Source: Terra
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