Fidju Kitxora

The third performance of Abril Febril, brought to you by the Fidju Kitxora collective, invites the audience to embark on a journey of constant transformation: from the heat of funaná and the groove of Semba to the syncopations of Kuduro and Afro-house, and unexpected fusions with field recordings, ethereal synths, vocal samples and powerful beats.

Fidju Kitxora is a collective born between Lisbon and Cape Verde, blending rhythms from the African diaspora. Their music is a journey of constant transformation: from the warmth of funaná to the groove of semba, from the syncopations of kuduro and afro-house to unexpected fusions with field recordings, ethereal synthesisers, vocal samples and powerful beats. The enigmatic nature of the project adds a captivating layer to their performances, where unpredictability and sonic exploration create an immersive experience. With their debut album Racodja (2024), Fidju Kitxora secured their place on the Portuguese music scene. They have since gained international recognition with a packed schedule of concerts in Portugal and abroad, including at renowned festivals such as Tallinn Music Week, Festival Sinsal (Vigo), FMM (Sines), Mercat de Música Viva de Vic, BAM Barcelona, and Transmusicales de Rennes and Eurosonic (Netherlands).

Photography: Carolina Ribeiro