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In this Portuguese-language interview, Rui speaks with Z茅 Francisco Abreu, lead singer of Madeira鈥檚 Banda Fixe, as the group celebrates 30 years of music. The conversation looks back at the band鈥檚 beginnings in Madeira in 1996, their first performances, the world of Madeira鈥檚 traditional arraiais, the humorous side project Cacha莽os da Junta, and the band鈥檚 move from performing covers to recording an album of original songs. Z茅 also reflects on the group鈥檚 connection with Portuguese communities abroad, the current generation of Banda Fixe musicians and what three decades on stage have meant to him personally.