Musical Spaces in Lisbon as Sites for Creating Belonging for Migrants from Lusophone Countries (Brazil & Angola)

The purpose of this study is to conduct research for my senior undergraduate thesis, which will focus on the importance of musical spaces in cultivating belonging for Brazilian and Angolan migrants in Lisbon. In Southern Europe, immigrants often lack resources and are marginalized. It is crucial to study the ways in which migrants in this region make a place for themselves and create community - music is one such way in which migrants cultivate belonging.