In this episode of the LusoCanada Podcast, Paulo Pereira speaks with Sandro Melo, maestro of the Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto. The conversation explores the history of the band, its connection to the Portuguese community in Toronto, the importance of philharmonic bands in Azorean culture, and Sandro Melo’s personal journey from Ginetes, São Miguel, to Canada. The episode also highlights the band’s community work, its music school, the challenge of attracting new musicians, and its upcoming visit to the Azores — a meaningful return to the roots of this living Portuguese tradition.

Neste episódio do LusoCanada Podcast, Paulo Pereira conversa com Sandro Melo, maestro da Banda do Sagrado Coração de Jesus de Toronto. A conversa percorre a história da banda, a sua ligação à comunidade portuguesa de Toronto, a importância da ...