First, Portugal celebrates the 38th anniversary of the carnation revolution, which overthrew the dictatorial regime and paved the way to democracy. In a time of economic and social strife, it is an imperative to stress the importance of democratic values for a fair and equal society. Below is the homage of Chico Buarque to the revolutionary endeavor:
Second, a deserved tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, who would be 95 years old today. The First Lady of Song is arguably the best jazz singer ever and lent her indelible voice to countless classics from the Great American Songbook, written by talented songwriters such as Cole Porter and George and Ira Gershwin. Her takes on Duke Ellington's compositions are my favorite, and I leave you with one of them:
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