Brazilian musicians Toquinho and Alceu Valença celebrate 80th birthdays with tours

Brazilian musicians Toquinho and Alceu Valença are celebrating their 80th birthdays with major concert tours.

Toquinho is concluding his “Só Tenho Tempo Pra Ser Feliz” tour with special performances at Vivo Rio. The event, which includes the recording of an audiovisual project, features a repertoire spanning his six-decade career, including classics such as “Aquarela” and “Regra Três.” The show includes singer Camilla Faustino and utilizes LED panels to display archival footage.

Alceu Valença is conducting his “80 Girassóis” tour, which includes dates in Portugal. Following a tour of ten Brazilian capitals, the artist will perform at the Coliseu dos Recreios in Lisbon, the Convento de São Francisco in Coimbra, and the Coliseu do Porto. The setlist highlights his Northeastern Brazilian roots, featuring songs like “Anunciação” and tributes to Luiz Gonzaga.