Summer Saudade - a concert by João de Sousa & the Dissonance String Quartet

July 17, 2026 | 6:00 p.m. Dębnowski Cultural Center, 20 Daszyńskiego St. João de Sousa’s music has long defied simple definitions—it blends Portuguese melancholy, the subtlety of fado, and contemporary musical sensibilities. The artist, originally from Portugal but now living and working in Poland, will return to the festival, this time accompanied by the Dissonance String Quartet. The concert program will feature both João de Sousa’s original compositions and songs rooted in the fado tradition, including “Estranha forma de vida,” “Cantiga de amigo,” “Longe,” and “Madrugada.” It will be an evening full of subtle emotions, Portuguese sounds, and music that resonates best in a summer atmosphere and in close proximity to the audience. Artists: João de Sousa – vocals, guitar Dissonance String Quartet Jan Pietkiewicz – violin Dobromir Lesiak – violin Alicja Guściora – viola Antonina Przybyszewska – cello Program: Alfredo Marceneiro / Amália Rodrigues – “Estranha forma de vida” João de Sousa – “Longe” João de Sousa – “Madrugada” João de Sousa – “Posse” Mendinho / Alain Oulman – “Cantiga de amigo” FREE ADMISSION. Co-funded by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage as part of the National Center for Culture’s SYNERGIE program. 2026 Edition.