Hour-long show produced by ERT, 2024-2025

Journalist and presenter Lena Aroni presents the new TV season with #STArt, a brand-new cultural show that brings to the forefront the most important figures whose work has influenced and shaped the history of contemporary culture.

With a dynamic and high-aesthetic approach, the show aims to document the journey and work of great creators from all areas of the Arts and Humanities— from Theatre and Music to Visual Arts, Literature, and Science—focusing on the moments that defined them, the challenges they faced, and the successes that elevated them.

In an era when audiences seek genuine and meaningful encounters, Lena Aroni, with warmth and immediacy, explores the lives, careers, and journeys of leading creators, documenting their personal and artistic paths, always with the accuracy and consistency that define her.

This week on #STArt, Lena Aroni meets the high priestess of fado, Dulce Pontes, to celebrate her illustrious career spanning over 30 years.

The legendary Portuguese vocalist is one of the most beloved and acclaimed voices in the music world. Through her profound connection with fado, Dulce Pontes captures the bittersweet, beautiful melodies of Portugal, telling stories of love, sorrow, and hope in every song she performs.

In this heartfelt conversation with Lena Aroni, Dulce shares her musical heritage and memories from her childhood in Portugal, her earliest encounters with music, and her deep bond with her homeland. A highlight of her career remains her participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1991, where she represented Portugal with the song "Há Sempre Alguém," leaving an indelible mark on the competition's history.

Dulce also reflects on her significant collaborations with global music icons, including Cesaria Evora, Andrea Bocelli, and Greek artists such as Eleftheria Arvanitaki, George Dalaras, Mario Frangoulis, and Stefanos Korkolis. These partnerships have bridged Portuguese and Greek musical traditions, adding new dimensions to her artistry.

The conversation also touches on her personal life, revealing her close bond with her two beloved children and her enduring commitment to balancing her professional career with family life.

Don’t miss this extraordinary televised meeting filled with inspiring stories from the life and career of the incomparable Dulce Pontes.