Radio Havana Cuba | Lula Libre Festival, the biggest political-cultural event of the year in Rio

Brasilia, Jul 28 (PL) More than 40 artists will go this Saturday to the installed scene in the historic Arcos de Lapa, in Rio de Janeiro, give life to the biggest political and cultural event of the year in this city: the Lula Libre Festival

The purpose of the event will be to demand and defend the immediate freedom of former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, political prisoner On April 7, he demanded the return of the country to democratic normality, said a note signed by the musician , playwright and writer Chico Buarque and by the singer and composer Martinho da Vila.

The presentation of the Flying Orchestra will mark the beginning of the performances on the central stage, through which Brazilian music artists will march in various styles: from the actress of Manno Góes to MC Carol's funk; from Flavio Renegado's hip-hop to Noca da Portela samba, or Gang 90 rock.

New generation voices like Francisco El Hombre, Filipe Catto and Ana Cañas will also be added to famous personalities like Odair José, Jards Macalé and Beth Carvalho

The appeal to the Lula Libre Festival, held last June, stresses that the case of the founder and historical leader of the Workers Party has a unique symbolism in the recent history of our country. the trial to which he was subjected was "a legal error without limits".

He also points out that it is inadmissible at the same time not to allow Lula to participate in the presidential elections in October and to keep him in detention, which is a flagrant offense. the most basic rules of justice.

"We are strictly opposed to the arbitrariness to which Lula is subject and which must stop immediately. We want your freedom now, "says the manifesto of the workers of arts and culture, inviting all democratic sectors of society to participate in the Lula Libre Festival.