Propaganda and religion in Portugal: popular music festivals (1958-1964)

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23925/1677-1222.2020vol20i3a8

Keywords:

New State, Religion, Song Contest, Popular music, Propaganda

Abstract

The relation between the State and the Catholic Church throughout the Estado Novo period went through different moments. This was especially so in the 3rd quarter of the 20th century period, during which several tensions occurred in institutional relations. In addition to these elements, this text analyzes other observation levels that may contribute to knowledge-gathering, specifically expressive cultural practices associated with music. Thus, starting from the intersection of state power on the one hand, and the presence of religious themes in so-called popular music, specifically developed for music festivals, on the other, this text aims to discuss the role of this musical category as a tool of religious propaganda in its interconnection with political power.

Author Biographies

João Ricardo Pinto, IPL

Professor de Música do IPL (Portugal). Doutor em Ciências Musicais (UNL). Investigador Colaborador no INET-md.

Nuno Estêvão Ferreira, UCP

Doutor em Ciências Sociais (ULisboa, Portugal). Membro do UCP-CEHR.

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Published

2020-12-11

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (2020): Religião e cultura pop

Section

Seção Temática

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