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Marco Paulo

The career of Marco Paulo, whose artistic name is João Simão da Silva, is the chronicle of an improbable ascent, born in the modest village of Mourão, in Alentejo, on January 21, 1945. Far from the spotlights and luxury, his…

Cebola Mol

“Cebola Mol” (which translates beautifully to “Soggy Onion”) are a legendary Portuguese musical comedy duo. Think two parts musical genius, three parts absolute chaos. The pair consists of Phil Stardust (the stage name for a chap named Filipe Homem Fonseca)…

Nuno Ribeiro

Nuno Ribeiro is today a name that easily brings to mind great songs, catchy choruses, and crowds singing together in unison. He has become a constant presence on Portuguese radio and stages, winning more and more hearts with his talent…

Sadcow

The project Sad Cow was born in Porto in 1994, founded by Joel Azevedo, better known as Braços (guitar and vocals), together with Moreira (bass) and Guétó (drums). This initial lineup was responsible for the first demo, Inky, which marked…

Street Kids

The birth of the band Plástico, in Cascais, in 1979, marked the beginning of a brief yet intense journey through the Portuguese music scene. Formed by Nuno Rebelo, Luís Ventura and Eduardo Pimentel, the original lineup quickly drew attention for…

LX90

When Heróis do Mar announced their breakup in November 1990, a new chapter was already on the horizon. Just a month later, LX-90 emerged, a project formed by Rui Pregal da Cunha (vocals), Pedro Paulo Gonçalves (guitar), Nini Garcia (drums),…

Lucifer Fere

Born on the banks of the Sado River in 1989, Lucifer Fere established themselves as a dissonant voice within the Portuguese punk-rock scene. “We are not omens, we accuse nothing and we are not apologists for anything,” they declared in…

Balbúrdia

Founded in Soure in May 1996, Balbúrdia emerged as one of the most energetic proposals in the national rock scene of the time. The original line-up featured Nuno Abreu (vocals), João Paulo Castanheira (guitar), Bandeirinha (guitar), Firo (drums) and João…

Tó Trips

Born in 1966, Tó Trips, guitarist of Dead Combo, has built a singular path in Portuguese music. Before the duo that brought him wider recognition, he played in bands such as Amen Sacristi, Santa Maria Gasolina em Teu Ventre and…

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