Humberto Porto: fragmentos memoriosos de vida e obra

Abstract

Thiago Pondé de Oliveira's doctoral thesis, entitled "Humberto Porto: Memorable Fragments of Life and Work," was submitted to the Federal University of Bahia in 2025. The work is notable for its posthumous defense, given the author's recent passing. Advised by Professor Dr. Edilene Dias Matos, the thesis is an essay-memorial study that rediscovers the figure of Bahian composer Humberto Porto, Thiago's great-uncle. It stands out for its interweaving of family histories with public history, redefining the artist's personal and professional trajectory. The methodology is hybrid, integrating elements of biography, biographeme, and autobiography, allowing for a fluid and moving narrative that balances family closeness with academic research.