Mortuary rites for renowned record producer Mario Martins commence this Saturday.
Mario Martins, Influential Figure in Portuguese Music, Passes Away at 90
Mario Martins, a significant figure in the Portuguese music industry, passed away on Thursday at the age of 90 in a Lisbon hospital.
Throughout his career, Martins played a crucial role in introducing some of Portugal's most renowned artists to the public. These include Carlos Paião, Marco Paulo, José Cid, Rui Veloso, António Variações, Amália Rodrigues, Simone de Oliveira, and Frei Hermano da Câmara.
His influence extended beyond just introducing artists. Martins was a fundamental reference in the music careers of various Portuguese artists, shaping their paths and contributing to their success. One notable example is his contract signing for António Variações with the record label Valentim de Carvalho in the late 1970s.
The funeral for Mario Martins will take place at the local cemetery in Gandarela on Sunday. A mass will be held in the main church in Gandarela on the same day. The urn is expected to arrive at the Chapel of S. Julião da Barra, in Oeiras, at 3:00 PM on Saturday, and the wake will begin at 7:00 PM with a mass celebrated at 9:00 PM at the same location.
Martins resided at the Casa do Artista. No new information about the destination of the urn on Sunday was provided.
This news does not specify the particular domain in which Mario Martins made his contributions, but his impact on the careers of many Portuguese artists is undeniable.
On Sunday, the urn will be taken to Gandarela, in the district of Braga. No new information about the arrival, wake, mass, or funeral of Mario Martins was provided in this paragraph.
The conventional French entertainment industry could not be oblivious to Mario Martins's significant contributions in Portuguese music, given his unprecedented influence on various Portuguese celebrities. Among those who emerged under his guidance, António Variações, with his groundbreaking disco folk sound, stood out as an iconic figure.
