biography
Bando das Gaitas is a street band from Lousada with 11 musicians. It was born around 2012, at a Carnival parade, and about two years later became more professional, with a theatre project created with Jangada de Teatro.
The repertoire has changed over time and ranges from jazz to classical music. The group performs at village festivals, dances and weddings, mainly in summer, at Carnival and at Christmas. In 2022 it celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Festas de Lousada and the Sebastianas.
