Written by: Shqipe Malushi
21:00 – 22:30, Oda Theatre, Prishtina
Pwanga Tour Concert by Lucia De Carvalaho, Angola/France
As the clock struck 9 PM, the Oda Theatre transformed into a realm of rhythm and spirit. The air trembled with the tantalizing beat of drums and voices, as the vibrant Lucia De Carvalaho took to the stage with her ensemble—a symphony of sound that seemed to pour from every corner of the darkened theater. The magic of James Muller’s enchanting percussion, Eduard Heilbron’s mesmerizing guitar, Simon Lanoy’s soulful cello, bass synth, and the bold brass of the trumpet echoed in perfect harmony.
Then, like a queen descending from the heavens, Lucia appeared, draped in the vivid colors of her traditional Angolan attire. Her entrance, synchronized with the resounding drums, immediately ignited the soul of the audience. The thundering beats pulsed through our veins, compelling us to dance, to move, to celebrate life! An unstoppable wave of joy and movement spread across the crowd. The theatre transformed into an improvised disco—a sanctuary where the rhythm was law and our bodies, no matter how weary, could not resist.
Lucia’s Pwanga Live Show was a dazzling fusion of her Angolan roots and the effervescent spirit of her Brazilian heritage. But the magic didn’t stop there—her adoptive homeland, France, also flowed through her music, creating a vivid tapestry of global influences that resonated with every soul present.
Her performance wasn’t just music; it was a call to awaken. A bold, fearless invitation to dive deep within ourselves, to reconnect with that which makes us feel alive. Lucia sang, she danced, she commanded the drums with effortless grace, and most of all, she flirted with the audience, her infectious energy pulling us into her orbit. Her love, her light, her life—all infused in every beat, every note, every step.
The night was electric overflowing with love, passion, dance, dreams, magic, and the boundless power of hope. It was a celebration of life, and under Lucia’s spell, the crowd reveled in every glorious moment.
For a glimpse of the energy that lit up the night, look at the concert: Watch Lucia De Carvalaho’s Pwanga Tour Live
