THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK
50 YEARS
OF MEMORIES
Over 50 years, Banda Plástica de Barcelos did much more than play: it spread joy, invented unforgettable moments and collected stories that seem to come from a never-ending party. This book revisits that journey — memories, images and episodes of a band that never just passed by, and always made sure it would be remembered.
Orders by email to bandaplastica@centrocultural.pt
INSIDE THE BOOK
01
A symbol of popular creativity
The origins, from the São João festival of Barcelinhos to Covilhã, and how the band got its name.
02
The Master of Masters
António Durães Faria, “Farturas”, Count of Souto — blacksmith by trade and conductor by calling.
03
The other conductors
The directors who took up the baton after him, up to today.
04
Sound artefacts
From cardboard pipes to plastic instruments with a kazoo and their nasal sound.
05
The uniforms
How the costume evolved until it matched the clay musicians of Barcelos.
06
Wherever there was a party, the band was there
Pilgrimages, carnivals, weddings, christenings and exhibitions.
07
Portugal and beyond
Brazil, EXPO 92 and 98, France and the United States.
08
The little roosters
The small figures, one yellow and one black, that paved the way for future musicians.
09
Facts and mishaps
The giant rooster dented on the way to Orca, the unexpected month in Brazil, Portugal Fashion.
10
Faces of the band
The names of everyone who made — and makes — this story.
“Everyone said which instrument they could play… and I said: “And I'm the master.” Master I stayed.”
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A PIECE OF BARCELOS
TO KEEP
The book is ordered by email: write to us with how many copies you would like and we will reply with the details.
Request by email bandaplastica@centrocultural.pt