Record a Musical Memory
What did life under the Estado Novo sound like? Do you remember the songs you heard in those years?
Perhaps it was a song on the radio, a performance on TV, or a concert. Maybe it was “Grândola, Vila Morena.” Do you remember the first time you heard it?
Here you can share your musical memory in writing or by recording an audio or video submission.
Every memory adds a voice to this history.
Add yours.
To help you remember, this playlist includes songs released and performed during this period. You don’t need to listen to it before sharing your memory, but it may help.
Prefer to write? Share your memory in your own words. Tell me the song or moment you remember: where you were, who you were with, and what you felt. Every detail helps, whether it’s a few lines or a few paragraphs.
Prefer to speak? Record your memory by voice or video.
Press the button bellow to record your memory.
Submission FAQs
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Anyone with a memory of music in Portugal during the Estado Novo, whether you lived through those years yourself or heard the stories from a family member or friend.
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Any memory connected to music during the Estado Novo.
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That is fine. Just describe it as best you can. You can even sing it out loud or hum a little bit of it.
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No. Both are optional. If you leave your email, I can follow up with you.
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Only I have access to submissions. If you give permission, your memory will be shared publicly on this website.
With your permission, I may also use your memory in my doctoral research at UC Davis, including my dissertation, publications, and presentations.
You can remain anonymous if you prefer.
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Yes, at any time, just email me at unforgetting.relembrar@gmail.com
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Submissions are stored privately in a secure account that only I can access.