You participated in a national singing contest. What was the feedback to the group of that experience at a national level?
FOR: It was a great experience, because we grew up as a group. The idea of entering the festival was not ours. We were addressed an invitation and delightfully participated. It was completely different from anything we had done until then, although we had years of work. It was good because we were not alone, there were several groups and singers in the same situation. We were competing for the same. It was good in terms of sharing ideas and experiences.
In terms of concerts?
FO: Yes, we had more performances. Of course, people came to meet us at the national level. Although, we have had in the past a chance to act on the continent, including the Azores, as well as outside of Portugal, in particular, in the Canary Islands and Venezuela.
As a group that participated for the first time in an event of this magnitude, what do you think of the current voting system?
FOR: As regards the voting system, there are two points of view. Who wins is very happy and losers are sad. Not everyone can reach the final, or be chosen. Voting is done by the public has to do with the number of calls. The more friends you have, the more vote for us, but we cannot say that is unjust, is at the discretion of each, if people like that song they vote for it.
What is the next step for the six for a dozen?
FO: This year we launched the CD and we are already making new collections and try to change the repertoire. Further enlarge the scope of the compilation, far beyond the island of Madeira and Portugal in general. Perhaps the world. So we are looking forward at this next step.
Did you ever felt some prejudice for being a female group that sings traditional songs?
Carina Gonçalves: No, I never felt it. We sang traditional songs at cappella, because we like to do it and very few singers are able to it live. If people like listen fine, if they not appreciate they don't hear it.
