A recent scene observed in Funchal has brought back memories of the vibrant atmosphere of the 1960s. A young woman, equipped with a portable sound system, recalled the era when emigrants returned to the island with battery-powered radios.
At that time, Funchal was experiencing a transition between isolation and modernity, with radios symbolizing a connection to the outside world. The capital's arrival points and social gathering spots, such as the quay and the city's commercial heart, were filled with sounds from places like Venezuela or South Africa, mixed with Latin rhythms and popular Portuguese music.
