Pre-show Talk with Vicente Biancardi da Camara

Presented by the Chan Centre

Raised in a family of Portuguese vocalists, Vicente Biancardi da Camara‘s late grandfather Vicente da Câmara and uncle José da Câmara were both celebrated artists in the fado tradition. Through the lens of these personal relationships, Vicente discusses the rich history of fado—from the traditional to the modern.

Vicente Biancardi da Camara holds a bachelor’s degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Southampton, a master’s in Public Affairs and Lobbying from Brunel University, and is currently studying journalism at the University of British Columbia.