Iolanda is a musical artist who released her debut album titled "Quebranto". During an interview on Posto Emissor, the musician talked about the rituals that inspired this album.
The artist revealed she had a childhood experience where her mother took her to a woman to "turn her belly", a traditional Portuguese ritual involving prayers and olive oil. Iolanda described herself as "tiny" at that time and said that after the ritual, she was able to eat again.
Regarding the possible connection between this experience and the album, Iolanda said she wasn't sure if there's any relationship, stating: "If this has anything to do with me having gone to turn my belly or not, I have no idea. I'm not above the earthly plane." The artist took a cautious stance regarding interpretations that might be made about the album's influences.
The album "Quebranto" seems to be born from this mixture of Portuguese popular traditions and Iolanda's artistic expression, with the artist exploring these personal and cultural memories in her debut work.
