João Renato Rodrigues interview

This interview features João Renato Rodrigues, keyboard player and leader of Montereal Band, a popular dance band from Machico, Madeira. He talks about the band’s beginnings, its musicians, changes in the line-up over the years, and the way they adapt well-known Portuguese songs for live performances. The conversation also explores the band’s connection with Madeiran audiences, their television appearances, and the challenges of keeping a regional music project active over time.