Presentation of the singer, which will take place on the afternoon of next Saturday, 29, will feature Stefanie, Budah and Karol Conká as special guests
Drik Barbosa revealed, this Tuesday, 25, that it will honor Elza Soares in the show marked on Lollapalooza Brasil 2025. The information was disclosed exclusively to the Rolling Stone Brazil.
The presentation in question, which will be the first time of Drik at the festival and will mark the beginning of the tour “I learned to love myself“, is scheduled for next Saturday, 29, in Budweiser stageat 2:45 pm (Brasília time) – Stefanie, Budah and Karol Conká They are among the invited artists. The event takes place annually in São Paulo, in Interlagos Autodrome.
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In statement to Rolling Stone Brazil, Drik explained the importance of honoring Elza Soares. “Legacy and inspiration are immense, especially for us black women,” he said. “She is an example of overcoming, resistance and joy, always with a smile on her face, despite the difficulties. Elza teaches us that, even in the face of challenges, we should smile, be happy and build a life we are proud.”
I remember finding her before the pandemic, where I could thank you for your journey and art. Now, at my show ‘I learned to love myself‘, I take this lesson of self-love that Elza taught me, presenting the track on stage ‘WOMAN OF THE END OF THE WORLD‘. Pay this tribute to my new show, in a moment of personal maturity, further reinforces the theme of female power in my music.
“I visualized this moment with the Elza Present and I know she will smile from wherever she is, seeing this tribute. In addition, it is a celebration of Brazilian music and the strength of the female voice, which makes this moment even more significant to me, “he concluded.
Already Evandro Fiótibusinessman and artistic director of the show, revealed that the tribute seeks to value and praise the importance of women in society and the music industry. In addition, he described Elza as “one of the artists who, as a world icon, synthesizes this place of revolution.”
She opened ways for singers like Drik, Karol [Conká], Budah and Stefanie They could walk their journeys, being respected and recognized, then the legacy of the voice of the century crosses them yesterday, today and forever.
Already Pedro Loureirobusinessman and artistic director of Elza Soaresspoke to Rolling Stone Brazil To celebrate the singer, who died on January 20, 2022 due to natural causes, is to celebrate life. “Elza And her legacy are immortal, legacy that I have the honor and privilege of caring, after being chosen by her to be her manager and friend for so many years, “he said.
“When I was born, Elza it was Elzagiant, necessary for the world, “he continued.” What I did was fight and work for everyone to recognize and this tribute that Drikthis fucking artist, also heiress of the Legacy of Elzawill do in Lollapalooza Brasiland through Fiotimy brother-gro, loved by the queen, leaves us all in the family Elza Soares And all your fans very happy. From above, Elza must be blessed and celebrating this moment. “
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Source: Rollingstone
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