President Seguro Congratulates Dino D’Santiago on Latin Grammy
Portuguese President António José Seguro extended his congratulations to musician Dino D’Santiago on Tuesday following his triumph at the Latin Grammy Awards. The artist was honored for his collaborative album recorded alongside Brazilian powerhouses Criolo and Amaro Freitas.
A Cross-Continental Success
The trio’s debut project, titled “Criolo, Amaro & Dino,” secured the Latin Grammy for Best Album of Brazilian Popular Music (MPB) / Afro-Portuguese Brazilian Music. The award highlights a unique fusion of sounds that bridges the Atlantic, blending Portuguese and Brazilian influences.
In a formal statement published on the Presidency’s official website, President Seguro praised the achievement as a testament to the artist’s unique vision. “This distinction represents an important international recognition of Dino D’Santiago’s talent, creativity, and musical identity,” the President stated. He added that the win demonstrates “the capacity of the Portuguese language and Lusophone culture to bring peoples together, cross influences, and conquer new audiences.”
Unity Through Language
Dino D’Santiago, who was born in the Algarve to Cape Verdean parents, has long been a champion of the Luso-Afro-Brazilian musical connection. During his emotional acceptance speech, he dedicated the win to the global community of Portuguese-speaking nations.
“Cape Verde, Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Portugal—thank you to this Portuguese language for making us a unique people,” D’Santiago said.
The President concluded his message by offering “warm congratulations and wishes for continued success” to D’Santiago and his Brazilian collaborators, Criolo and Amaro Freitas, for their historic win.
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