Toni Garrido comes down from the stage at a show and sings with fans in Bauru “You don’t know how far I walked to get here”. The first verse of “A Estrada”, one of Toni Garrido's biggest hits, seems to be a good summary of the singer's trajectory, who gained national recognition in 1994, when he took over the vocals of the group Cidade Negra. In an interview with g1, the musician, who performed at Sesc Bauru (SP) on Wednesday (22), spoke about his project “Baile Free” (see the interview in the video below). The show, which alternates intimate moments with the proximity of the public, brings together a versatile repertoire, marked by a mix of reggae, pop, soul and electronic music. This Friday (24), he will perform in Presidente Prudente (read more below). ? Join the g1 Bauru and Marília channel on WhatsApp According to Toni, the proposal is to transform the show into a great celebration, with space for career classics, reinterpretations and songs that cross different generations, without leaving out the main thing: the exchange with the public. "The aim is to divide me and, mainly, to get everyone dancing. From the first song to the last, Baile Free is not linear. It is vertical and goes up. When it ends, it is up there and we are hugging each other", he says. Toni Garrido celebrates his career with a versatile and unprejudiced show in Bauru Toni Garrido performs with hits and sings in the middle of the audience in Bauru Anderson Fernando/Atenção Magazine/Reproduction And this connection with the public was evident during the presentation. In one of the most memorable moments of the night, Toni came down from the stage and walked among the fans while singing, transforming the audience into part of the show. When explaining the name of the show, Toni says that "free" goes beyond the meaning of "free" and represents freedom and respect for differences. “Baile Free is ‘free’ so as not to be prejudiced, that is, the people who come here, I ask that they not be prejudiced against anything”, he contextualizes. With the right to music in the middle of the audience, Toni Garrido puts on a versatile show in Bauru Dionísio Dalben/Personal Archive According to him, this proposal is also reflected in the choice of repertoire. "And the dance follows the same concept: you have to play everything." During the performance, Toni performs hits such as "Girassol", "Onde Você Mora?", "O Erê" and "A Sombra da Maldade", as well as a reinterpretation of "Lilás", by Djavan. READ ALSO: Project takes singer from the soap opera track 'Vai na Fé' to fans' homes and turns residence into stage in the interior of SP Fan Day: Libras interpreter combines profession and love for the idol to bring Alexandre Pires' songs to the deaf Singer marked different stages of fans' lives ? For businessman Davi Caleja, 42 years old, Toni Garrido's songs have accompanied his story for decades. Watching the singer live for the first time made the experience even more special. "He's a musician I've listened to since I was a child. He's part of my memories", he recalls. Fan has followed Toni Garrido since childhood. Performance at Sesc Bauru was the first time he saw his idol Paulo Piassi/g1 There are those who are also impressed by the musical star's lyrics, which were present in specific events in the listener's trajectory. "In addition to his voice being pleasant to listen to, the lyrics are very poetic. [...] He is the soundtrack to some moments in my life", comments teacher Cristina Pereira, 52 years old. Sound that speaks to new generations ? And it's not just with older fans that the songs make an impact, Toni's repertoire also arouses the interest of those who didn't follow the beginning of her career. Public relations person Bianca Sousa, 26, says she went to the show to get to know an artist who helped build Brazilian music. “I came to meet an artist who had a very interesting performance in Brazilian music”, he says. The singer states that he is also surprised to see audiences of different ages attending the performances and that this "generational mix" does not have an exact answer. "It's something I'm trying to understand. There are shows that feature the great-granddaughter, her father and mother, her grandfather and great-grandfather", he says. Artist also talks to younger generations Paulo Piassi/g1 Do you want to see “Baile Free?”; find out how below ?? After passing through Bauru, Toni Garrido continues in the interior of São Paulo and heads to Presidente Prudente, where he will perform at the Thermas do Rock Festival, this Friday (24). The event program, which continues until Sunday (26), also includes workshops, experiences and DJing. Tickets for the festival are now available via the Credencial Sesc SP app, the Sesc website and in person, at the Sesc Presidente Prudente Relationship Center. The prices are R$18 (full Sesc credential), R$30 (half-price) and R$60 (full price). * Collaborated under the supervision of Luís Ricardo. Artist sang career hits such as "A Caminhada" and "Girassol" Guilherme Leal/g1