biography
Grupo Chapéu Preto is a Madeiran traditional music group, linked to the bailinhos and despiques of Santo Amaro, in the municipality of Santa Cruz. Its musicians include Gilberto Reis (rajão and vocals), Rui Rodrigues (concertina and vocals), Luís Escórcio (accordion and vocals) and Márcio Freitas (accordion and vocals).
In 2026 the group took part in FARM - Festival Agrícola e Repentista da Madeira, in Santana.
