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The Minnemann Blues Band holds the title of the first blues band born in Porto, founded by musician Wolfram Minnemann, a German who settled in Portugal in 1973. The group’s history is intertwined with its mentor’s life trajectory, bringing to…

X-SIZE is a Hard Rock / Metal band from Cartaxo, Portugal, formed in 1998. In 1998, a rock band called Excise emerged, formed by schoolmates Pedro Bívar (guitar) and Pedro Almeida (drums). After several concerts, demo tapes, and lineup changes,…

Dingobandingo are an indie rock trio from Porto, formed in late 2025 by long-time friends. The project was born from this deep-rooted connection, embracing music as a space for honest, adult expression. With a raw and direct sound built on…

Spinning is one of the standout names in alternative rock emerging from the Portuguese interior, specifically Vila Real, where the project first came to life in 2004. The band carries a musical heritage that began to take shape even earlier,…

With a repertoire primarily consisting of timeless classics and lost gems of Portuguese music, Real Combo Lisbonense is a group that revives the spirit and repertoire of the 1950s and 60s orchestras and dance bands through a modern lens. In…

Stonebones & Bad Spaghetti are Portugal’s only Bluegrass band. Formed in 2009, they quickly built a repertoire of Bluegrass hits—traditional American music originating from the Southern United States, specifically the states of Kentucky, Georgia, and Tennessee. The band has performed…

If you follow Portuguese music and television, you have certainly come across the talent of David Antunes. More than just a musician, David is the face of a project that blends family and passion: The Midnight Band. From the UK…

DAPUNKSPORTIF are a Portuguese rock band formed in late 2004. Despite their diverse musical influences, the band is best defined by their visceral rock sound. Their debut demo, “Overdrive,” quickly garnered critical acclaim, leading the band to participate in various…

Birds Are Indie are one of the most cherished secrets of Coimbra’s vibrant music scene. Formed in 2010 by Joana Corker and Ricardo Jerónimo, the project evolved into a trio shortly after with the addition of Henrique Toscano. Their sound…

Born and raised in Lisbon, Nena has carried music within her since childhood. Although she wrote her very first song at the age of 12, life initially took her in different directions. It wasn’t until 2019, encouraged by the musician…

It is with immense pride that we celebrate the fourth anniversary of PortugalMusic. What began as a small passion for our local sound has transformed, over these past four years, into a vibrant space for discovery and sharing. Reaching 2026…

✨ Get Ready for the Best New Year’s Eve Ever! ✨ The countdown has officially begun! We’re here to make sure the soundtrack for your transition from 2025 to 2026 is nothing short of legendary! 🥂🎉 Today, we’re bringing you…

Following the strong impact of their single LinkedIn, Duque Província present “sado-saudosismo,” the second glimpse into their upcoming new album. Written by the band and produced by Twins, the track reveals itself as an intense indie-pop song, defined by the…

We finally enter December and with it comes everything this season has to offer. This year we will present new and old songs that bring a little sound and joy to your Christmas. Come with us and listen some of…

Not much is known about this band, but the PortugalMusic site managed to find out and gather from the songs in question that Fósseis Modernos (Modern Fossils) represent one of the most captivating and authentic voices in the new wave…

Seventeen years ago, on November 29, 2008, the CD and DVD ‘Ao Vivo no Pavilhão Atlântico’ (Live at Pavilhão Atlântico) was released in stores. It was the recording of a historic concert that brought 15,000 people to the country’s largest…

Just picture this: Luís Moutinho was a musician who played in dance bands for seventeen years! He reached the end of 1980 and said, “enough is enough,” tired of the music world. But since the passion never really dies, he…

Throughout the last decade, Kalaf and João ‘Branko’ Barbosa (also known as Lil’John or J-Wow) have emerged as crucial figures in opening new horizons for Portuguese music. Their impact extends far beyond the global phenomenon Buraka Som Sistema, which alone…

Although all its members originated from the city of Porto, the genesis of the Urbanature project actually has its roots in Coimbra, around 1996. It was there that Luís Madureira began, almost as a hobby, to dedicate himself to sonic…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a science fiction concept to a transformative force across various sectors, and the world of music is no exception. Today, advanced algorithms are capable of composing melodies, harmonizing tracks, and even generating lyrics…

José Pedro Amaro dos Santos Reis, whom Portugal learned to love simply as Zé Pedro, was born in Lisbon in 1956, but his story is, from an early age, one of movement and a deep passion for freedom. His childhood…

Portuguese music is a living, pulsating organism in constant transformation. If there is one thing noticeable when looking at the 2025 landscape, it is audacity. We are witnessing a generation of creators who, with deep respect for our legacy, refuse…

The name “Meninos d’Avó”—which translates roughly to “Grandma’s Boys”—immediately transports us to a place of comfort, nostalgia, and genuine Portuguese character. This was the moniker chosen by the Portuguese group that, in the 1990s, brought the sounds and stories of…

Today, we’re diving into the Portuguese music scene to bring you some bands you simply have to know. These are tracks that will get stuck in your head, artists that will leave you wanting more, and infectious rhythms that will…

The story of the band Corrosão Social is a testament to the persistence and timelessness of the punk spirit in Portugal. It is not just another group playing a musical genre; it is the reawakening of a flame lit decades…

Iran Pereira da Costa, born in Porto Franco, Maranhão, Brazil, in 1965, is much more than the artist behind the massive hit “O Bicho” (The Beast). His trajectory is a story of perseverance, of a young communicator who traded the…

Kaganisso emerged in Alvalade, Lisbon, in 1990 and brought their short-lived journey to an end just four years later, in 1994. Their farewell came right after the release of their first and only album, Princípio do Fim, under Polygram. It…

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…

Back in the 2000s and early 2010s, web radios were the thing. They weren’t just about music – they were about community. Lots of forums, fan groups, and small online communities had their own little stations. The coolest part? Anyone…

Redlizzard was born in Almada in 2008 and quickly established itself as one of the most consistent hard rock bands in Portugal. Their sound combines powerful riffs, catchy choruses and the attitude of classic rock, while keeping an eye on…

Trêsporcento are an indie rock band from Lisbon who, since 2009, have been carving out a place in the Portuguese music scene. With lyrics in Portuguese and a sound that blends melodic guitars with a modern approach, the group has…

João Só’s relationship with music began in his teenage years. At just fifteen, he was already forming bands and experimenting with songwriting. Although those first groups were short-lived, they provided the foundation for his artistic growth, nurturing his creative instincts…

Portuguese-born singer, songwriter, and guitarist Raquel Martins is fast emerging as one of the most captivating new voices on the international stage. Originally from Porto, she moved to London at just 17 and has since been carving out a sound…

In the intimate atmosphere of theatres and auditoriums, Delfins invite the audience to embark on a journey through lesser-known songs, carrying the same strength and identity that have defined their path. Timeless songs, a new breath of life In U…

From the age of nine, from São Tomé and Príncipe, Vandler Neto discovered his passion for music. The inspiration came from within his family, through his uncle who owned a nightclub. This early contact with the musical environment left a…

After a long period without creating new music, Ecos da Cave return with a new single. “Ser Vivo” is a hymn to life that we proclaim and a call to belief – not as an act of faith, but as…

Musician and producer Tsunamiz will perform on September 12, at 10 p.m., on the Palco da Praça stage, right in the historic center of Torres Novas, as part of the Festival da Vila program. Admission is free. Tsunamiz is the…

Hailing from Vila Nova de Gaia, Depressão Total was one of the many Portuguese bands that emerged in the 1980s, but contrary to what their name might suggest, they were not another Ian Curtis and Joy Division-inspired project. Instead, they…

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…

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…

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),…

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…

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…

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…

Formed in Lisbon, Fumo Ninja is a musical collective that quickly stood out for its creative and experimental approach to pop music. The current lineup consists of Leonor Arnaut (vocals), Norberto Lobo (bass), Raquel Pimpão (keys), and Ricardo Martins (drums).…

In 1986, in the streets of Braga, Rua do Gin emerged, born from embryonic projects like Pandemónio, which themselves had roots scattered in various musical directions. More than a stable lineup, it was a living, mutable, and unpredictable organism, where…

Pedro Aires Ferreira de Almeida Gonçalves Magalhães, widely known as Pedro Ayres Magalhães (Lisbon, July 31, 1959), is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Portuguese music. As a composer, guitarist, and producer, he co-founded groundbreaking projects such as…

Tantra began their activity in 1976, when Manuel Cardoso and Armando Gama joined forces to form a duo. Manuel Cardoso (guitarist) had previously been part of another well-known group at the time, the Beatnicks, during a period when the lead…

Viviane was born in Nice, France, but moved to Portugal at the age of 13. She began her musical career in 1990, forming the band Entre Aspas with Tó Viegas. The group released five albums before disbanding in 2005. After…

Ramón Galarza (Lisbon, November 1, 1957) is a renowned Portuguese musician, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the son of Shegundo Galarza, a Basque maestro who settled in Portugal. He began his musical training at the age of seven, studying both…

During the 1970s, Pedro Paulo Gonçalves’s musical journey took a significant turn. After returning from Canada, where his parents lived, he joined the bands Faíscas and Corpo Diplomático, alongside his friend and fellow musician Pedro Ayres Magalhães. These early experiences…

Flak, the stage name of João Pires de Campos (born in Lisbon, October 18, 1961), is a musician, composer, producer, and co-founder of bands such as Rádio Macau and Micro Audio Waves. Biography He lived in the parish of Anjos…

“I just hang here and slide / Just slide” Following the impact of “Free and Young”, which made it onto Antena 3’s playlist, Tsunamiz returns with “Slide”, the third single from his highly anticipated eighth studio album, “Love Is Never…

After a long period which, depending on different perspectives, could be seen as one of semi-lethargy or deep sleep, Portuguese rock (whatever that may be) was officially granted existence in the early years of the 1980s. The wave of euphoria…

Midus was born in Lisbon but soon moved to Moita do Ribatejo, where he began his career as a bassist and vocalist in several local bands. Later, he formed Rock & Várius, a band from Almada. Through the label Rádio…

Nuno Prata was born in 1975 and began his musical career in the 90s as a member of the band Suares dos Reis, alongside Manel Cruz, Peixe, and Kinorm, who would later form the Ornatos Violeta. Start of Solo Career…

Bric-à-Brac is a Portuguese music group. Their name is a reference to the French term for collections of old artistic objects. Background Manuel José Soares (1948–2013) participated in the Festival RTP da Canção in 1970 as a member of Duo…

HMB (an acronym for Héber Marques Band) is a Portuguese soul and funk band active since 2007. The group consists of Héber Marques (lead vocalist), Fred Martinho (guitarist), Daniel Lima (keyboardist), Joel Silva (drummer), and Joel Xavier (bassist). All of…

Maria Clementina is a virtual pop band created in Portugal in June 2010. It is composed of four animated characters, alter egos of professional Portuguese musicians. Their sound is described as belonging to the fictional genre “ruralo-pop-inconformado” (nonconformist rural pop).…

José de Almeida Garrett (1799-1854) was a Portuguese writer, playwright, and politician who played a crucial role in the history of Portuguese literature and music. Born in Vila Nova de Famalicão, in the north of Portugal, Garrett was one of…

In recent decades, Portuguese music has transcended borders, increasingly finding its place in the international music scene. The export of national music is no longer confined to fado but now encompasses a wide variety of styles and artists who are…

Portuguese music is rich and diverse, with a history that spans decades and genres. However, alongside the big names that have marked the history of music in Portugal, there are many artists and bands that, for various reasons, did not…

Green Windows was a Portuguese rock and pop band that emerged in the 1970s and left a significant mark on the Portuguese music scene of the time. With a unique and catchy sound, the band won a loyal audience and…

Tozé Brito, a renowned Portuguese artist, was born in Porto on August 25, 1951. He is a talented singer, composer, producer, and administrator who has held executive positions at Universal Music Portugal and BMG. Currently, he serves as director and…

Joana Espadinha, a talented Portuguese singer-songwriter, was born in Lisbon on June 20, 1983. She graduated in Law from the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and later studied music at the Hot Clube de Portugal and the Conservatory of Amsterdam, specializing…

A Musical Career of Success Matias Damásio is an Angolan composer and musician born in Benguela on May 9, 1982. With a career spanning over two decades, Damásio has established himself as one of the leading figures in Angolan and…

Portuguese music is a reflection of the country’s rich history and culture, with influences dating back centuries. From medieval sacred music to Fado, and from Rock to Pop, Portuguese music has an impressive diversity. Middle Ages and Renaissance (12th-16th centuries)…

The Galician-Portuguese singer-songwriter MJ Pérez is pleased to present her new single “Perdín a memoria”, a song that marks the beginning of a new musical and emotional cycle. With production signed by Sérgio Miendes, known for his work with A…

A cantautor is an artist who sings and composes their own music. The term is a combination of “singer” and “author”, indicating that the person is responsible for creating and interpreting their own musical works. Characteristics of a cantautor Cantautors…

Cátia Mazari Oliveira, known artistically as A Garota Não, is a talented Portuguese singer-songwriter born in Setúbal on October 29, 1983. She grew up in the 2 de Abril neighborhood, a social district of the city, where she developed her…

The Portuguese band Funkoffandfly is specialized in the Afro-American genre of Funk, inspired by the style of the 70s. The band’s lineup includes: The band also features a brass section composed of: Additionally, the group has a choir formed by:…

Donna Maria is a Portuguese band created by Miguel Majer (musician, producer, and composer) with strong electronic music influences and traditional instruments like the Portuguese guitar or accordion. The members of the Donna Maria band include: Other notable collaborations include…

The Portuguese band NAPA, formerly known as Men On The Couch, was formed in Madeira in 2013 and is known for its indie pop and indie rock style. Composed of Francisco Sousa (guitar), João Guilherme Gomes (vocals and guitar), João…

Maia Band Conquers National Stages The group, formed in 2006 in the city of Maia, won over audiences and critics after winning the TMN Garage Sessions contest. This victory opened the doors to the main stage of the Sudoeste Festival,…

Norberto Lobo, a Lisbon musician, releases “Mudar de Bina”, his debut solo album. The record is almost entirely centered on the sound of the acoustic guitar, highlighting Norberto Lobo’s expressive and interpretive skills as a guitarist. In an era of…

In 1993, the talented Jorge Palma decided to gather some of his colleagues and great friends for an unforgettable night of music and sharing. The chosen venue was Johnny Guitar, where Palma and his special guests took to the stage…

In 1977, in Porto, a band emerged that would leave an indelible mark on the history of Portuguese rock: Pesquisa. Formed by Henrique Ferreira (guitar), Rodrigo Freitas (drums), Rui Taborda (bass), João Carvalho (vocals), and Luís Ruvina (keyboards), this group…

An Eclectic Music Trio from Porto Formed in 2001, the trio 3Angle emerged as an innovative music project, bringing together Rodolfo Cardoso (guitars, bass, programming, ex-WC Noise), Fernando Rodrigues (programming, vocals, ex-WC Noise), and Carla Oliveira (vocals, lyrics). The name…

The band Us Forretas Ocultos, from Alcobaça, left a significant legacy in the Portuguese music scene. Formed in the 90s, the band was an example of creativity and innovation, mixing elements of rock, punk, and surf music in their sound.…

The NZZN’s story is a testament to the passion and dedication that defined the Portuguese music scene in the 80s. At a time when securing a record deal was more accessible than today, the band emerged with infectious energy, initially…

“Opinião Pública” is considered Portugal’s first power pop band. Formed in Lisbon in July 1980, the band took advantage of the Portuguese rock boom in the early 1980s to popularize the power pop style in Portugal, with influences from new…

The gramophone, a device that revolutionized the way people listened to music, had a significant impact in Portugal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this article, we will explore the history of the gramophone in Portugal, from…

The band Bramassaji was formed in 1984 by Carlos Vieira (guitar), Pedro Gonçalves (guitar), Armando Coelho (bass), and Fernando Guedes (drums). The following year, Espírito Santo joined the group as vocalist, and they quickly won first place in the 1st…

Rapaz Ego has unveiled “Tão Perto”, the first single from his upcoming album “Fazer as Pazes”, set to release in November 2025. The song is now available on all platforms. “Tão Perto” marks a bold new chapter in Rapaz Ego’s…

Fluxus was a Portuguese hard rock band that emerged in the 80s with a characteristic sound of the time. The band consisted of Armando on bass, Joaquim José on rhythm guitar, José António on lead guitar, Pratas on organ, piano,…

Luís Varatojo began his music career in 1986, founding the rock band Peste & Sida, which stood out in the Portuguese music scene in the late 1980s. With energetic music and direct messages, the band achieved significant notoriety, both in…

Linha da Frente was a Portuguese music project that started in 1999, bringing together 14 musicians from various musical backgrounds to experiment and create music. The project was born as a way to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Carnation…

The Alucina Eugénio were a band that stood out for their relaxed and eclectic approach to music. Composed of Mário Sousa and Kim Coutinho, the band released an EP in 1993 that reflected their irreverent and experimental personality. “Mushrooms” is…

Marçal dos Campos, whose real name is João Marçal, adopted this artistic pseudonym to create a distinct identity for his musical project. A graduate in painting and with an established career in the Porto art scene, Marçal also ventured into…

Plagiarism is the unauthorized use of someone else’s ideas, words, images, or works, presenting them as one’s own. This can occur in various areas, such as literature, music, art, and the internet. Types of Plagiarism Consequences of Plagiarism Prevention of…

Formed in 1988 in Lisbon, Corrosão Caótica began their musical journey with Rui on drums and Miguel (also known as Zé Gato) on bass. Initially, they had the collaboration of Penas on vocals and Cruche on guitar, rehearsing in a…

Practitioners of melodic, noisy and dissonant pop-rock, with a desire to take sonic paths, Blue Oranje Juice was formed in 1996 in Guimarães and was composed of António José Guedes (vocals, guitar, synthesizer), Rodrigo Areias (guitar, vocals), Ricardo “Formiga” (bass,…

Jigsaw is a project from Coimbra born in 1998 initially formed by Filipe (drums), Gonçalo (guitar), João Rui (guitar, vocals) and João Silva (bass). Their first show was only given in 2000, having been held at Bar Le Som. The…

Curia emerged at the beginning of 2007 as a result of the joint work of Manuel Mota and Afonso Simões who had been playing together and rehearsing for some time and were going to play on the same night as…

When Street Kids were already in the process of disbanding, Nuno Rebelo offered to be GNR’s bass player (Alexandre Soares was leaving and Vítor Rua was going to play guitar). They already had Jorge Romão but Nuno Rebelo still did…

Born in 1989 in Marinha Grande, Estado Sónico began by creating a type of sound that assimilated the influences to which its members were subject at the time: Bauhaus, Teenage Fanclub, or Sonic Youth. Formed by José Polido (vocals), Tiago…

Portuguese popular musical instruments are a generic category for any sound-producing device manufactured in Portugal (mainland and islands) within the lower classes, considered popular. To understand the organology of popular production in Portugal, it is necessary to understand the geography…

After we met Maria Voulgari with her great hit “An borousa/Se eu pudesse” which was very popular and she sang with Rita Dias, Maria also has another passion, the poetry. Maria Voulgari is a Greek Singer/Songwriter and Poet.She has stood…

Rock em Stock began on April 9, 1979, broadcast by Rádio Comercial and hosted by Luís Filipe Barros. From the very start, it focused on showcasing the latest music from artists and bands that were largely unknown in Portugal, keeping…

The Taras e Montenegro are remembered as one of those groups that were known for a single hit, a true icon of Portuguese light music. “O Autocarro do Amor” (The Bus of Love) is considered by many to be the…

Originally from Azambuja, Zirkus Maximus was a project that appeared and disappeared in the blink of an eye, which was truly regrettable as they were creators of a complex and danceable sound that, at the time they emerged, no one…

Cabeças de Gado, an iconic band from Matosinhos, was born in June 1988 with a clear purpose: to revolutionize the Portuguese music scene with high-caliber rock and roll and rockabilly, performed in Portuguese with occasional forays into English covers. In…

Factor Activo comes from Covilhã, where in 1991 they began the first operations with a view to materializing a collective. At the time, Defski and DJLMF were working at Rádio Clube da Covilhã and decided to start building what were…

Born in Porto in 2002 by João Vieira (ex-Centerfold), whose career began with the famous Club Kitten and long stays in London, X-Wife represent the sound and ambition of a band that always wanted to be bigger than the borders…

Choosing between vinyl records and CDs ultimately comes down to personal preference, as each format has its unique characteristics, pros, and cons. Here’s a breakdown to help you make an informed decision: Vinyl Records Pros: Cons: CDs Pros: Cons: Conclusion…

Isabel Campelo began singing in 1984. That year she collaborated on the musical “ABBAcadabra”. In 1985 he participated in the choirs of the RTP Song Festival. In 1986 he provided the voice for the song “Boa noite, Vitinho!” section broadcast…

Portugal is not only a country with very good music, but it also has good series and films. And when these factors come together in a project, whether musical or cinematic, or in series and soap operas, the results can…

Marta Ren, one of the most promising voices on the Portuguese music scene, has won over the public with her unique mix of soul, funk and traditional music. Born in 1988 in Lisbon, Ren quickly stood out for her impressive…

Portugal is known for its rich musical heritage, which spans genres ranging from fado to rock, including popular and electronic music. However, there are many talented artists and bands who, despite their passion and dedication, remain in the shadow of…

Music, as a form of art and entertainment, has adapted in response to technological and cultural changes over the decades. This evolution is clearly reflected in the ways we consume music, across different media — from vinyl to CD, to…

Portugal Music is to be congratulated today on completing its 3rd anniversary! During the previous year we were able to share several Portuguese bands and singers with the world and try to make this site a place where the greatest…

Portuguese music in cinema is a rich and diverse theme, reflecting the country’s culture, history and emotions. The integration of songs and soundtracks in Portuguese cinema has evolved over the years, contributing to the narrative and atmosphere of the films.…

The terms “EP” and “single” refer to different types of music releases, and they have distinct characteristics: Single: EP (Extended Play): In summary, the main difference lies in the number of tracks and the overall length of the release: singles…

Captain Solidão, Zé Jardas, Manel Moscatel, Acácio Batina and Tó Leão. This is Boca Doce: a band of rock-style versions of Portuguese music, formed by current and former members of renowned bands, such as Primitive Reason, Peste & Sida and…

Classical or classical music is very difficult to define. More generally, it can be said that it encompasses every musical form admitted to academies, researched and interpreted within the core conventions and canons previously determined by music historians. Music dictionaries…

Contemporary Portuguese music is a vast and diverse field that reflects Portugal’s rich cultural tapestry, blending historical traditions with modern influences. From popular to classical music, the contemporary music scene in Portugal is marked by innovation, fusion of styles and…

The “Portuguese National Anthem”, known as “A Portuguesa”, is a national symbol that expresses Portugal’s patriotism and cultural identity. Written by Henrique Lopes de Mendonça (lyrics) and with music by Alfredo Keil, the anthem was officially adopted in 1911, after…

Musical duo formed by Jorge Lima Barreto and Vítor Rua, formed in 1982 at the III Bienal de Vila Nova de Cerveira. In the same year he released the album “Ctu Telectu”, in an unorthodox formation of piano, electronic organ,…

The Portuguese Society of Authors (SPA) is an entity that represents the rights of authors and holders of related rights in Portugal. Founded in 1925, SPA’s main objective is to protect and promote the rights to create and reproduce the…

We finally enter December and with it comes everything this season has to offer. This year we will present new and old songs that bring a little sound and joy to your Christmas. Come check out the 16 wonderful songs…

Music is a universal form of expression that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Its introduction in schools is extremely important, as it not only enriches the educational environment, but also promotes the integral development of students. Music education provides students…

To be more specific, this article tells us about the fact that some music consumers only know 2 or 3 musical themes (sometimes not even that) of some bands. In the age of information and globalization, music has become one…

Introduction to Music Discovery Understanding the Importance of Exploring New Music In a world filled with a vast array of musical genres, artists, and styles, the journey of music discovery offers a gateway to endless possibilities and enriching experiences. As…

Learning to play a musical instrument is an enriching experience that offers a series of benefits, both cognitive and emotional. Musicality is present in different cultures and, throughout history, it has been a form of expression, communication and human connection.…

Music has an extraordinary ability to evoke a wide range of emotions and deeply impact our mental well-being. From the exhilarating rush of a catchy tune to the soothing embrace of a melodic ballad, music has been intertwined with human…

Peste & Sida is a Portuguese rock band formed in the summer of 1986, in Lisbon. The band was formed by João San Payo (bass), Luís Varatojo (guitar) Eduardo Dias (drums) and João Pedro Almendra who joined the group to…

Mandrágora is a folk music band from Porto, Portugal. The band has participated in several shows and festivals over the years. Its members are Filipa Santos (flutes, saxophone, bagpipes), Miguel Moreira: guitars, effects, percussion, Gabriel ‘Sm0ke’ on sound effects and…

A Junção was a Portuguese pop rock band, formed in Oeiras in 1987. They had a short-lived stint with only one relatively successful record release. Formed in mid-1987 by a group of friends, they started calling themselves ‘A Junção do…

Bastardos do Cardeal, originally from Viseu and formed in 1982, began their journey with Vítor on drums, Vaz Pato on bass and vocals, and José Pedro Athayde on guitar. Soon after, still in Viseu, José Valor joined the band, replacing…

…by Carlos De Castilho Becoming a good web radio presenter requires dedication, practice and constant improvement. Here are some tips to help you along the way: Know your audience: Understand who your web radio listeners are. This will help define…

Carlos de Castilho is an emblematic figure in the Portuguese web radio scene, known for his passion for communication and culture. With a career spanning around 10 years, he covers various facets of radio animation, standing out mainly on web…

The statement that “Portuguese music is not for all ears” can be interpreted in several ways, reflecting both the cultural and stylistic specificities of Portuguese music and the personal preferences of listeners. Here are some points to consider from this…

Interpreting Portuguese song lyrics involves a careful look at the different layers of meaning that can be extracted, influenced by the cultural, historical and emotional context. Here are some tips for a deeper interpretation of Portuguese song lyrics: 1. Cultural…

The Portuguese music market has a significant impact on society on several fronts, reflecting and shaping culture, economy and national identity. Here are some of the key aspects of this impact: 1. Culture and Identity Music is an important vehicle…

Diogo Piçarra began composing and creating music since he was a teenager, influenced by different musical currents. His passion for music began with learning the guitar, which allowed him to express his emotions and tell stories through songs. His passion…

The question of why Portuguese radio stations don’t play Portuguese music more often is complex and can be approached from several angles. Here are some possible reasons: Musical Diversity: Radio stations tend to play a variety of musical genres to…

Império dos Sendados was a Portuguese rock (later progressive rock) band started in 1994 by Rui Rodrigues (the vocalist) and Renato Ribeiro (the guitarist). Ballads such as “Longe de Ti”, “Sempre para te Amar” and “Só por Ti” were hits…

By Carlos De Castilho Innovation in Portuguese music has proven to be a rich and multifaceted phenomenon, reflecting the country’s cultural diversity and technological evolution. In recent years, artists from different genres have crossed borders, bringing new sounds and experiments…

Daughter of Brazilian singer Teresinha Reis and Zuzarte Reis (responsible for the “History Reporter” section of Rádio Renascença), Ana Paula Reis was, for several years, RTP’s continuity announcer. In 1984 he recorded the Máxi-Single “Utopia”, an album pressed and released…

Tédio Boys – A punk rock band that was successful in the late 80s and early 90s. Band originally from Coimbra, they have a unique history in the Portuguese music scene. While in Portugal they missed their success, they toured…

Portuguese music has been gaining more and more impact abroad, especially in recent years. Artists such as fado, pop, hip-hop and electronic music have managed to win over international audiences. Fado, for example, is traditionally associated with names like Amália…

Portuguese music has gained international visibility and recognition in recent years, especially with the popularity of genres such as fado and contemporary pop music. Here are some ways Portuguese music is heard in other countries: Immigrant communities: In countries with…

Formed in 2006, the Portuguese blues band The Soaked Lamb, composed of six multi-instrumentalists, has its origins in the decision of Miguel Lima (the drummer) to record a CD. The recordings for this took place in the apartment of one…

A Naifa (Portugal, 2004-2014), was a Portuguese musical project that combined the classic languages ​​of fado with pop-rock. The group was founded by Luís Varatojo, Maria Antónia Mendes, João Aguardela and Vasco Vaz. The group’s songs were created based on…

Wet Bed Gang is a Portuguese rap and hip hop tuga group from Vialonga. The group was formed in 2014 by João “La Bella Mafia” Rossi and Pizzy. The group consists of four Portuguese singers and rappers with the stage…

It is the best-known band in the city of Cantanhede. It has existed since 1997, being formed by Pedro Assalino (vocalist), Pedro Fonseca (Guitar), Farinha (bass), Johnny Boy (percussions, DJ and electronics). Members of Geração Promúsica, they take their first…

Born in September 2001 in Senhora da Hora, on the outskirts of the city of Porto, Alla Polacca are currently composed of Márcio Carvalho (bass, vocals), Duarte Silva (drums), Leonel Sousa (guitar, vocals) and Pedro Silva (guitar, voice). Of these,…

Fish & Sheep was a duo formed by Afonso Simões and Jorge Martins. They started in free improvisation sessions in 2004, starting from the combination of drums and guitar, producing a strongly visceral sound on the margins of the most…

The duo António Olaio and João Taborda was formed in 1994. Being the first an artist and musician, and the second a musician and scientific researcher, the duo seeks to explore the potential of the guitar and voice format, assuming…

Porto Alegre project with disguised influences from North American independent rock from the 70s and 80s. They benefited, throughout their diverse formations and existence, from some success in their hometown. Born in December 1984 under this name, Martinis went back…

Aníbal Miranda began to connect with music around 1963, after being greatly influenced by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Them or Kinks. Later he became deeply interested in the blues. Always captivated by pop music, he learned to play the…

Catarina Rocha, is the new revelation of Fado. If “LUZ” (produced by Diogo Clemente) had already been considered one of the best albums released in 2017, now, Catarina Rocha brings more “LIFE” to fado! After hits like “Novo mar” and…

They are called ÁTOA because in the beginning it was like that, everything was a bit haphazard: they formed a band out of nothing, they made songs when they felt like it and they didn’t have any big goals. They…

Armandino Marques Meira (11 September 1940 – 11 November 1993), known as Dino Meira, was a Portuguese popular singer. Dino Meira was born in Espinho. He left with his family towards Brazil where he lived with his uncle. In 1968…

MEO Marés Vivas is a music festival held in Vila Nova de Gaia, in the north of Portugal, annually in July. It had its first edition in 1999 and in 2010 its eighth edition was held, featuring bands such as…

Dr1ve (Drive) is a Portuguese pop rock band, formed in Santa Maria da Feira in 2003. Dr1ve was the only Portuguese band to be present at the international music festival Fête de la Musique, held in Lausanne – Switzerland, in…

Any young person is inevitably influenced by the music they listen to – and in the 90s, there was plenty to choose from. Today we explore some of the many artists and genres that were successful among young people at…

Bombocas are a female Portuguese popular music duo. Throughout their career, the group went through some changes in terms of members. It is currently made up of two singers: Paula Santos and Rita Almeida. In 1997, singer Emanuel creates and…

As in the whole world, music is not always a bed of roses, and there is good music, and then there is music that actually isn’t. Portugal is no exception and we also have the ability to make bad music…

Zeca Sempre was a short-lived tribute project to José Afonso’s legacy, which brought together the voices of Nuno Guerreiro (ex-Ala dos Namorados), Olavo Bilac (Santos & Pecadores), Tozé Santos (Per7ume) and new arrangements by music producer Vítor Silva. A sincere…

Beyond each musician, there is much more than just chords and beats. There is an artist who, day after day, passionately dedicates himself to nourishing the soul with his art, making the hearts of the public vibrate and carving out…

Rua da Saudade is a group in honor of the poet José Carlos Ary dos Santos, formed in Portugal in 2009 by singers Mafalda Arnauth, Susana Félix, Viviane and Luanda Cozetti. Like the bands Hoje and Humans, the group pays…

Cabeças no Ar was a Portuguese music project formed in 2002. A successor band from Rio Grande, the Cabeças no Ar project features four well-known musicians from the Portuguese music scene: Rui Veloso, Jorge Palma, Tim and João Gil. The…

João Manuel Pereira Figueiredo Cabeleira known as João Cabeleira, born on August 14, 1962, is a Portuguese guitarist, member of the band Xutos & Pontapés since 1983, when he came to replace Francis (until then, the band’s solo guitarist). Before…

Nuno Magalhães and João Cabeleira studied at the Rainha Dona Leonor High School in Alvalade and frequented the same cafés, such as Sul América and Vává. The two joined forces with Tá (bassist), Paulo (vocalist) and Orlando (guitar) to form…

Gemini was a Portuguese band from the 70s. Tozé Brito, Mike Sergeant, Teresa Miguel and Isabel Ferrão formed Gemini in 1976, after the end of Green Windows. Later, he joined the group Jorge Hipólito, sound technician at Green Windows. They…

António Manuel Lopes dos Santos, better known as Tim or Tim dos Xutos (Ferreira do Alentejo, April 14, 1960) is a Portuguese musician, singer, composer, bassist, guitarist and one of the founders of Xutos & Pontapés. He was also part…

Blackout was a Portuguese band from the 1990s, with Kika Santos on vocals, who left the band in 1998 to pursue several solo musical projects. The band achieved success with the single “Paixão”. The origins of Blackout, a Portuguese soul/funk…

Ossos do Ofício are a Portuguese band formed in 2008. With musicians from different projects and many years of experience, they are dedicated to bringing good Portuguese music to listeners. Vocalist Vasco Duarte participated in the RTP talent program “A…

It would not be very expected that one of the most interesting projects mixing the concepts of pop and traditional music would have taken place in Mirandela, but perhaps this is one of the great Portuguese prejudices, that of expecting…

Hailing from Setúbal, Comme Restus are a Portuguese band of thrash metal, hard rock, punk rock, and everything else that ends in rock. Theoretically, their formation as a band dates back to 1986, however they only recorded one album, called…

Lulu Blind was born in Lisbon in 1990, bringing together musicians who had worked in other bands from the capital’s punk and alternative scenes, such as Amen Sacristi and Grito Final. They begin rehearsing at Voz do Operário, with Pedro…

Formed in Torres Vedras in May 1996, Irrealidade Virtual emerged with the simple intention of playing in local bars. The band was born from the connection between former students of the local music school Combo da Musicall: Samuel Rosa (vocals),…

The magazine “Rock em Portugal” was the only publication that dedicated itself to the phenomenon of Portuguese rock before the “boom” that took place in the 80s of the 20th century. It began publishing in January 1978, priced at 15$00…

With a name taken from the 1987 German film directed by Percy Adlon, the Café Bagdad project was formed in Lisbon in 1990, with a view to participating in the 1st Modern Music Competition of the Lisbon City Council, consisting…

Duo from the city of Porto that has been developing, since 2010, a work based on songs in an indie format with electronic contours with a dynamic structure pointing to danceable movements accentuated by the indie-rock performance evidenced live. Behind…

Adolfo Luxúria Canibal (Luanda, December 25, 1959), given name Adolfo Augusto Martins da Cruz Morais de Macedo, is a Portuguese lawyer, musician and poet, known as the lead singer of Mão Morta. Adolfo was born in Luanda but grew up…

Gutto (Luanda, Angola – November 10, 1972), formerly known as Bantú, is a Portuguese singer and rapper born in Angola, immortalized by successive duets with the famous rapper Boss AC, by the successes of the group Black Company and by…

Klepht is a Portuguese band that, despite being formed in 2000, only released their first album in 2008. From the first album of the same name (Klepht), four singles came out: “Por uma Noite”, “Embora Doa”, “Antes e Além” and…

We definitely need some update about this band. Please share with us some more information and videos about them if you know. They were formed from the ashes of the Taedium Vitae (Carlos Antunes, José Fabião, Isabel Duarte, Rui Geada…

Marta Pereira da Costa (Lisbon, September 9, 1982) was the first woman to play fado professionally on the Portuguese guitar. He has roots in Macau, as his mother is Macanese and his maternal grandfather was from Shanghai, but it was…

Cristina Branco is an indefatigable ambassador of Portuguese culture around the world. Over the last two decades, she has established herself as one of the most prolific singers today, producing a remarkable discography. Traditional Portuguese music is her main aesthetic…

Mísia, artistic name of Susana Maria Alfonso de Aguiar born in Porto on June 18, 1955, is a Portuguese singer, considered one of the most important fado singers today. Until her late teens, Mísia lived in her hometown, occasionally singing…

Joaquim Ivandro Paulo, known simply as Ivandro, (Benguela, Angola; July 26, 1998), is a Portuguese-Angolan singer and musician. In Portugal he was a contestant on the television programs Ídolos in 2015 and Got Talent Portugal in 2017. In 2023, he…

Olavo Bilac (Porto Amélia, Mozambique, December 26, 1967) is a Portuguese singer and one of the most charismatic and beloved voices on the Portuguese musical scene. Vocalist of bands such as Santos & Pecadores – one of the most successful…

Os Sitiados were a Portuguese band from the 1990s, under the leadership of João Aguardela, known for songs such as Esta Vida de Marinheiro and Vamos ao Circo. In 1987, José Resende (guitar), João Aguardela (vocals) and Mário Miranda (bass),…

Hermínia Silva was born at the São José Hospital in Lisbon, on October 23, 1907, to an unknown father and Josefina Augusta, a native of Samora Correia and widow of Manuel Joaquim Lopes Ramos for 5 years. She was baptized…

One of the voices of fado, Gisela João is an important interpreter of current Portuguese music, recognized with the Blitz, Time Out, Expresso awards and the Golden Globe for Best National Performer. Gisela’s presence on national and international stages, as…

CTT emerged in the midst of the Portuguese Rock boom, trying to ride the wave of Rui Veloso, UHF and GNR. With origins in Conjunto Típico Torreense, from Torres Vedras, a dance group, the band decided to use just their…

The beginning The story of Ibéria begins in Baixa da Banheira in 1978, when 3 kids aged 10/11 started playing guitar. João Alexandre Marques, João Sérgio Reis and Toninho, had the ambition of forming a band. In 1980 the musical…

Rock pioneer in Portugal, Zurita de Oliveira was born on January 19, 1931, in Torres Novas, Portugal, and died in 2015, aged 83. In 1960, the spotlight fell on Zurita de Oliveira, half-sister of actor Camilo de Oliveira. Granddaughter of…

Rui Manuel Reininho Braga, better known as Rui Reininho, was born in Porto on February 28, 1955. He is a Portuguese musician, known above all as the vocalist and main face of the pop rock band GNR (Grupo Novo Rock).…

Punk group from Algueirão formed in 1983. The first line-up included Manolo (vocals), João Filipe (drums), Rui Ramos (guitar) and Paulo Ampola (bass). The following year they participated in the 1st Rock Rendez-Vous Competition. The theme “Assassinos no Poder” was…

Alkateya born in the spring of 1986 in Lisbon. The founder member was ex-Sepulcro guitarrist Beto. He meets Paulo Martins bass, and at the old theater Image, they started to compose some songs, leaving the vocalizations in charge of an…

Ricardo Alexandre Paulo Ribeiro was born on August 19, 1981, in Lisbon. He was raised in Bairro da Ajuda, having started singing at the age of 9 for his friends. Driven by an aunt, his debut took place at the…

Fernando Manuel da Silva Gomes Ribeiro da Cunha, better known as Fernando Cunha (Lisbon, July 18, 1963) is a Portuguese guitarist, producer and composer, who was part of the pop-rock bands Delfins and Resistência. He stood out as a guitarist,…

Teresa Maiuko was born in Mozambique, in the former Lourenço Marques. In 1985 she debuted as a singer in Trópico, a dance group that left no trace. Afterwards, she continued as a bar singer. At Xafarix she meets Luís Filipe,…

Shahryar Mazgani, is a song writer, singer and guitarist, born in Iran, but based in Portugal, since the Iranian Revolution of 1979.

Katia Duarte d’Almeida d’Oliveira Rosado Guerreiro (23 February 1976), better known simply as Katia Guerreiro, is a Portuguese fado singer and ophthalmologist born in South Africa. She divides her life between her passions for music and medicine. She is one…

Amor Electro is a Portuguese band formed in Lisbon in 2010. They mix rock music (with some electronic elements) with traditional Portuguese music (...)

Alex Santos also known as Alex S, born in Coimbra on April 26, 1975. Is a Portuguese DJ, musician and music producer. He began his DJ journey in 1990, being one of the pioneering producers of electronic dance music made…

João Barbosa was born on 28 November 1980, commonly known as Branko, is a Portuguese DJ and producer who first became known as part of the Buraka som Sistema. His debut album as Branko, Atlas, was released in 2015 —…

Repórter Estrábico is a Portuguese electronic pop rock band, formed in the 80s. This is a band from Porto that defines itself as the author of “ironic techno pop”. In their original formation, Repórter Estrábico were: Paula Sousa (synthesizer, sampler,…

Ocaso Épico were formed in 1981 by Farinha (Carlos Cordeiro). The theme “Memórias”, recorded on October 19, 1984, by Farinha (voice, guitar, flute, keys), Alberto Garcia (drums), Anabela Duarte (voice, performance and keys), Ricardo Camacho (percussion) and Rui Magalhães (bass),…

Vozes da Rádio are a male vocal group formed in 1991 in the city of Porto. With almost twenty albums released and a career marked by a cappella music, the group is known for its mostly original work. Having existed…

The Conjunto António Mafra was formed in 1955, in the Grupo Dramático da Arrábida(...)

In 1981 many doors opened and the explosion of new bands allowed Portugal to meet many musicians. Damas Rock, (the first female group in Portuguese rock with Paula Cristina, Fifi, Anabela and Mitó). They had then recorded a single and…

Sources: antoniopinhovargas.com / anos80.no.sapo.pt António Pinho Vargas was born in Vila Nova de Gaia in 1951. Composer, musician and essayist. Graduated in History from the Faculty of Letters of the University of Porto. Piano degree from the Porto Conservatory (1987)…

Tiago Teixeira, better known as TT, is a Portuguese singer, producer, song writer, performer and composer. TT is the most awarded artist in national R&B. “Vem Cá”, “Dança Este Som”, “Lady Deixa-te Levar”, “Faz Acontecer” and “Não Há Mais Nada”…

You know that moment in life when we want to talk and show everything at once and make everyone aware of one of the best moments in our lives but then you don’t know where to start? That’s how I…

Edmundo Vieira, or just Edmundo (Portimão, November 22, 1983), is a Portuguese singer. He is especially known for being one of the four members of the boy group D’ZRT. He participated in several music competitions, such as the Vou Ser…

Rodrigo Leão, his full name Rodrigo Costa Leão Muñoz Miguez (Lisbon, October 15, 1964) is a Portuguese musician and composer. He became known in the bands Sétima Legião and Madredeus. BiographyThe son of a civil engineer and his wife, a…

Dead Combo was a Portuguese band whose main musical influences were Fado, Rock, Western soundtracks, as well as music from South America and Africa. The band consisted of just two members: Tó Trips (guitars) and Pedro V. Gonçalves (double bass,…

Mónica Ferraz (Porto, March 23, 1980) is a Portuguese singer-songwriter. She began her musical career at the age of 15, when she began covering songs by other artists. Mónica Ferraz was born in Portugal, in the city of Porto. In…

Miguel Gameiro (Lisbon, February 15, 1974) is the founding vocalist of the Portuguese band Pólo Norte and a solo singer since 2010. He started playing music in 1992, at the age of 18, as one of the founders of Pólo…

B Fachada is the artistic name of Bernardo Cruz Fachada (Lisbon, 1984), is a Portuguese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, married to the Portuguese visual artist, Mané Pacheco. He collaborated with Tiago Pereira on the documentary Tradição Oral Contemporânea (2008). In 2009…

Ménito Ramos was born on March 4, 1974, in Luxembourg and his real name is Arménio dos Santos Monteiro Ramos. Ménito Ramos has a long and comprehensive career, playing, interpreting, producing and composing, for himself and a series of other…

Today we are going to present some Portuguese songs dedicated to all lovers! Listen some songs for this and every other occasion.

Júlio Pereira (Moscavide, December 22, 1953), his full name Júlio Fernando de Jesus Pereira, is a Portuguese musician, composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer. His music is characterized by the use of traditional Portuguese instruments, such as the cavaquinho and the viola…

BIOGRAPHY Vítor Manuel Ferreira Rua was born in Mesão Frio on July 23, 1961. Between 1976 and 1977, he was part of the group King Fisher’s Band (Porto’s formation of folk-rock covers) initially as a keyboardist, later as a mandolinist,…

Ar de Rock is Rui Veloso‘s debut album, released in 1980. More than a revelation from a singer-songwriter (Rui Veloso) and a lyricist (Carlos Tê), Ar de Rock is one of those albums that, improbably, captures the zeitgeist of our…

The brainchild of musician Bruno Sobral, Tsunamiz brings a genre-defying sound to the masses. Sonically energizing and infectious, his music traipses between rock, electronic and pop creating something unique and entirely Tsunamiz. Since his debut album Evil Live in 2015…

Source: megaagencia.com Ena Pá 2000 are a Portuguese rock band. Formed in 1984 and is characterized by the nonsense and sometimes pornographic humor of its lyrics and by its presence on stage, led by Manuel João Vieira. Born in Foz…

Minas & Armadilhas was one of the first Portuguese punk rock bands, formed in Lisbon in 1978. They had an ephemeral career and did not leave any record. Considered one of the precursors of the style, they were formed by…

Source: RUN – Repositório Universidade NovaEditores: Andrade, Ricardo Miguel Bernardes “This dissertation addresses the various musical, editorial and promotional processes that characterized the so-called “boom of Portuguese rock” of the early 1980s, an expression that is commonly used to designate…

Source: timeout.pt Do you like listening to good music, accompanied by a cocktail or a glass of wine? So gather your friends and pay a visit to one of these bars to listen to live music in Porto. Pay attention…

Roberto Leal, stage name of António Joaquim Fernandes, (Macedo de Cavaleiros, 27 November 1951 — São Paulo, 15 September 2019) was a Portuguese singer, composer and actor based in Brazil. He was considered an ambassador of Portuguese culture in Brazil.…

Avelino Vaz Maia (Lisbon, February 25, 1988), also known as Nininho Vaz Maia or Nininho, is a Portuguese singer and composer. Nininho Vaz Maia gained great public prominence from 2019 onwards, especially through the YouTube platform. His songs “Cola-te a…

Source: timeout.pt Music, when played live, is something else. We leave you with a range of places to listen to music in Lisbon. Good music. There’s a lot to be said for the places we go out at night, especially…

Portugal Music is to be congratulated today on completing its 2nd anniversary! During the previous year we were able to share several Portuguese bands and singers with the world and try to make this site a place where the greatest…

Resistência, one of the most emblematic formations of Portuguese music from the first half of the 90s, a super-group responsible for some unforgettable successes. The voices and guitars of Tim, Pedro Ayres, Fernando Cunha, Olavo Bilac and Miguel Angelo, together…

Source: museudofado.pt Ana Laíns sings for the first time in public at the age of 6. Born in Tomar, she discovered her talent for music at an early age and at the age of 15 she sang her first fado…

Os Quatro e Meia (loose translation: “The Four and A Half”) are a band from Coimbra, Portugal. The band emerged in 2013, after a successful performance by a group of university students from Coimbra in a show to raise funds…

Essa Entente is a Portuguese pop/rock band formed by Paulo Riço (vocals and acoustic guitar), Paulo Sousa (electric guitar) and Paulo Neto (drums), and Manuel Machado (accordion), who were joined by bassist Jorge Pamplona, ex. Toranja, and keyboardist António Bragança.…

Today completely anonymous, LINHA GERAL was one of the most promising projects in modern Portuguese music and one of those that best managed to convey its vision to a studio recording without losing anything in the process. Intervention music strongly…

Iodo were one of the ephemeral cases of what became known as the “boom” of Portuguese Rock in the 80s. It all started with Rui Veloso’s “Chico Fininho” which opened the door to many groups who didn’t want to miss…

Fonzie is a Portuguese rock band from Lisbon. The band was formed in 1996. It consisted of vocalist and guitarist Hugo Maia, guitarist David Marques, bass guitarist Carlos Teixeira, and drummer João Marques. The band was nominated for “Best Portuguese…

D.A.M.A (acronym for the expression Deixa-me Aclarar-te a Mente Amigo stylized as D.Δ.M.A or DAMA) is a Portuguese pop band, from Lisbon. The band, officially formed in 2008, achieved success in 2013/14, and can be considered one of the most…

Maria Helena Gentil do Carmo, better known as Lenita Gentil (Marinha Grande, August 6, 1948), is a Portuguese fado singer. Lenita started singing in public at the age of 5. At the age of 16, she made her debut at…

Ada Antunes Pereira was born in the parish of Castelo which led her to adopt the stage name of Ada de Castro, a synonymous of her neighbourhood of birth. She began her artistic career as an amateur actress at Grupo…

Today is December 1st and Christmas is just around the corner. With it come gifts, the hustle and bustle of shopping, family gatherings, food, and of course, our Christmas music made in Portugal. As everyone knows, we have a lot…

Terra a Terra were a Portuguese musical group with a traditional repertoire. Its activity extended from 1977 to 1984. Formed in 1977, at the time under the name “Terra Sem Amos”, Terra a Terra belong to the gallery of different…

Ricardo Dias de Lima Ventura da Costa, better known as Richie Campbell (Caxias, November 25, 1986), is a Portuguese Reggae, Dancehall and R&B singer. He is one of the most successful Portuguese artists of the 2010s and his repertoire consists…

Faíscas were the first Portuguese punk rock band, formed in Lisbon, in 1977, by Paulo Pedro Gonçalves, Pedro Ayres Magalhães, Jorge Lee and Emanuel Ramalho. They introduced an innovative musical style to Portugal, based on the power of reducing rock…

In the careers of artists of the so-called Portuguese light music, history is written in the most diverse ways. However, whether we like it or not, success is always measured in the same way – public support and recognition. In…

Initially created in 1979 as a trio called Dia d’Água, formed by Lena d’Afgua (voice), Luís Pedro Fonseca (keys, ex-Chinchilas) and Zé da Ponte (bass, ex-Homo Sapiens) they recorded a children’s album entitled “What is the Thing? What is It?”…

José Salvador and António Salvador, two brothers, born in Beja and emigrated to the Netherlands in the early 80s, and Rik Zwann created Mundo de Aventuras, an openly pop band. Initially they were called Zero Return and it was under…

Sindicato were created at the end of the 1960s. This project was practically a “who’s who” of national rock at the time. Ricardo Levy and Júlio Gomes (guitars), Edmundo Falé (vocals, ex-Ekos and Conjunto Mistério), João Maló (guitar, ex-Chinchilas), Eduardo…

Formed in Arganil in 1994 by Artur (aka Tua, drums, ex-Tusa Lusa and CTN), José Moreira (guitar, ex-Tusa Lusa and CTN), João (vocals, guitar, ex-CTN), Nuno de Santa Maria (bass, ex-Tusa Lusa) and Eduardo Elias (accordion), Mau Maria aimed to…

Ilídia Dias Ribas (Faro, February 23, 1942 – Cascais, November 7, 2023), better known by her stage name Paula Ribas, was a Portuguese singer, nicknamed the “queen of Twist”. She passed away on November 7, 2023, at Cascais Hospital. Ilídia…

Buba Espinho, a young singer from Alentejo aged just 24, brings with him the legacy of several generations of traditional Portuguese music. Born in Beja, he has experienced and felt roots music intensely from an early age, through the hand…

Band from Santiago do Cacém, formed in January 1994 by Ulisses Silva (voice, guitar), Francisco Pereira (bass) and Pedro Sobral (drums). Ulisses Silva, leader of the group, explained that after several experiences in other bands he had decided to form…

Her baptism name is Maria da Conceição da Costa Marques; she was born in Porto on the 25 May 1942. Her mother had 17 sons, but she currently has only 5 brothers. She went to elementary school in Porto, where…

“Letra Para Um Hino” (Lyrics to an Anthem), Francisco Fanhais Recorded in Rome in 1975, República was not released in Portugal. And it’s a shame. José Afonso and Francisco Fanhais participated in this register of solidarity with the newspaper República,…

“Grândola, Vila Morena”, José Afonso José Afonso’s music is already so digested by our collective memory that, when we listen to an album of his, we listen to what we have in our memory and not what is recorded. There…

Maria Severa is, perhaps, the first fado icon in Portugal. She only lived for 26 years – from 1820 to 1846 –, but Maria Severa Onofriana, her full name, revolutionized the Lisbon of her time, but if Lisbon’s fame was…

A member of Porto’s musical movement in the second half of the 80s, Alexandre Garrett began his musical journey in bands with Face Oculta. Benefiting from extensive musical training, the artist never had much trouble integrating into collectives, even being…

Taking its name from a cantata by Johan Sebastian Bach (written as a funeral requiem), Actvs Tragicvs will emerge, during the year 1985, in Almada. Formed by Carlos Vara (vocals and guitar), Pedro Temporão (bass) and Fernado Melancia (drums), they…

Born in Lisbon, Bernardo Devlin took his first steps in music around 1985 when he was part of the projects Lourenço Marques and As Suas Próteses Dançantes or os Electrodomésticos. These collectives already included some of the musicians who were…

A dance group called Osiris, formed by four members living in Lisbon, became one of the first punk music groups in Portugal: Aqui d’El Rock. His first performance as Aqui d’El Rock took place at the Pavilhão do Clube Atlético…

Henrique Vidal is, like many, a big fan and enthusiast of the music made in Portugal and its history. Former FM radio announcer and journalist, he invited Carlos De Castilho to talk to us in more detail about his almost…

Born in Porto, André Indiana is a vocalist, writer, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, having gained public exposure in the Portuguese music industry in 2001. With Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix or Lenny Kravitz as references, André discovered his artistic streak at an…

Acromanianos come from Bobadela, Loures and emerged in November 1991. Initially made up of Serralha (voice, guitar), Yuki (drums) and JoJó Cadáver (bass), they were joined, shortly afterwards, by a new guitarist , Nuno. At this initial stage, while the…

Mata-Ratos is a band formed in early 1982 in Oeiras, in the suburbs of Lisbon, influenced by British and American punk rock from the late 70s and early 80s. The group formed in 1982. The original lineup included vocalist Jorge…

The Hoje project began in 2009 as an idea from Nuno Gonçalves from The Gift: to bring Amália Rodrigues’ fados to the universe of contemporary pop. After taking as a starting point a musical arrangement of the classic “Gaivota”, Gonçalves…

Source: underreviewcopy.blogspot.com The leader of the Pedro e os Apostolos project, Pedro de Freitas Branco, played his first chords on a Fender Telecaster owned by his father, Luís de Freitas Branco, who belonged to Claves. In 1988 he formed a…

Pedro e Os Lobos is the solo project of Portuguese musician Pedro Galhoz, founded in the city of Almada in 2010. Marked by an indie rock sound, with guitars as the central figure of the compositions, Pedro e Os Lobos…

Portuguese music is rich and diverse, reflecting the country’s history and geographical location. It includes many different styles and genres, which can be broadly divided into classical music, traditional/folk music, and popular music. In traditional/folk music, Fado has had a…

It was at the end of the 90s that the first Portuguese romantic duo emerged – Miguel and André, who, from the beginning of their musical journey, were successful. In 1998, the first album sold 120 thousand copies, which was…

Source: madeinportugalmusica.pt We associate music with many moments in our lives – that moment when we saw our great love for the first time, the song that played when we received that phone call, or the song we chose to…

Ana Free, stage name of Ana Gomes Ferreira (Lisbon, June 29, 1987), is a Portuguese singer and songwriter, who has had a series of Top 5 singles, including a number 1 in Portugal. She is a growing musical presence on…

EZ Special is a Portuguese musical group formed in 2000, in Santa Maria da Feira. EZ Special took two years to compose, record and present Partizan Pop, their first album. They presented it to the press on the 22nd and…

In 1993, in Porto, Rui Fernandes, ex-member of Ban and Zero, joined Pedro Saraiva (ex-Culto da Ira and X-Position) with a view to forming a group in the area of dance music that would take on connotations with funk, pop…

Pedro Khima is one of the most recognized names in contemporary Portuguese music. With a career that spans more than two decades, he has shown his versatility and talent as a singer, songwriter and music producer. In this article, we…

Alberto Índio: a singer who faces pain and hope. Alberto Índio is a Portuguese singer and composer who has a musical career spanning over 20 years. He is known for songs such as “A Noite”, “O Teu Lugar” and “Nada…

It is necessary to invent a new scale, something that can adequately serve to measure the resounding advances that DJ Ride’s career has made since he appeared to show that two platters and a mixing board are tools for building…

D’Arrasar were one of the most popular bands in Portuguese pop in the late 90s and early 2000s. With a young, fun and danceable style, the five boys won the hearts of thousands of fans, especially the female audience. In…

Corpo Diplomático was the first Portuguese new wave band, formed in Lisbon in 1979. They had an ephemeral career with only two record records. Influenced by the new wave movement that emerged at the end of the seventies in England…

Cidália Moreira is a Portuguese singer, actress and fado singer born in Olhão, Portugal, in 1944. She is known as the “gypsy fado singer”. From an early age, she demonstrated her passion for singing and dancing, and this was reflected…

The Sheiks are a Portuguese musical group formed in 1963 by Carlos Mendes, Fernando Chaby, Jorge Barreto and Paulo de Carvalho. Nicknamed the Portuguese Beatles, they played the typical rock’n’roll of the time and of which they were the main…

Toranja was a Portuguese musical group formed by Tiago Bettencourt (voice, guitars and piano), Ricardo Frutuoso (guitars), “Dodi” (bass) and “Rato” (drums). They began as a project by Tiago Bettencourt created after being selected in a competition for the best…

Formed in 1963, in Lisbon, Os Ekos are one of the most important references of what became known as “yé yé”.At the origin of Os Ekos was the vocalist Edmundo Falé, coming from the Baby Twisters, another group from Lisbon,…

Since 1993 he has participated in several festivals where he got some 1st and 2nd places. Through fado he obtained 1st and 3rd places in the Grande Noite de Fado in Porto and Lisbon.

Cocktail was a Portuguese pop band in the 1970s. It was one of the first national girl bands. Names such as Rita Ribeiro, Maria Viana, Ágata and Lena Coelho passed through the group. The group recorded songs by Tozé Brito,…

Source: last.fm Sandro G. was born in Sao Miguel Acores, the islands of portugal. His family immegrated to the united states when Sandro was 9 years old, as a child Sandro used hip hop music to learn the english language.…

As Tentações was a Portuguese girl band formed in Lisbon, Portugal in 1996 by singer, songwriter and producer Tony Carreira. The band, made up of Sofia, Carla Janeiro, Dulce Areia, Nicole Quartin and Sónia Brazão, released their first album, Entrega…

seBENTA are a Portuguese rock band. The project began in 2004 and features Paulecas (bass and vocals), André Fadista (drums), Ricko (guitars) His first album released was “O Beijo” in 2006, produced by Flak (Rádio Macau and Micro Audio Waves).…

Source: timeout.pt It started in Portugal in the late 1980s; late, if we compare it to the work that was already being done on the other side of the Atlantic. But that didn’t take away his hunger or strength. In…

Source: paraeles.pt Almost all of us have taken on the role of disc jockey at some point in our lives. But there are those who take the art of choosing music very seriously. So much so that it is a…

Mundo Segundo (born Edmundo Silva, Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia, 1978) is a Portuguese MC, producer and former b-boy. He is an unavoidable hip-hop figure and one of the movement’s most active ambassadors in Portugal, best known for being one…

Portuguese singer, full name Antónia de Jesus Montes Tonicha, was born on March 8, 1946, in Beja. She started on the stage at Sociedade Capricho Bejense at a very young age. She took her exams at Emissora Nacional, for which…

José Albano Cid de Ferreira Tavares (born 4 February 1942) is a Portuguese singer, composer and record producer. Internationally, Cid is best known for his 1978 progressive rock album 10,000 Anos Depois Entre Vénus e Marte and for representing Portugal…

Like other European cisterns, it represents both in terms of tuning and in terms of the construction of its interior and exterior, one of the direct developments of the Renaissance European cistern. This instrument was strongly present in court music…

The popular music group ADIAFA was created by musicians José Emídio and Paulo Colaço, around 1998 and at its genesis is the dissemination and interpretation of the cante campaniço from Baixo-Alentejano, and the recovery of its traditional instrument – the…

Source: Last.fm & (Mariana Jerónimo) 4Taste is a Portuguese rock band, composed by David Gama (bass), Francisco Borges (drums), Luke d’Eça (vocals and guitar) and Nelson Patrão (guitar). All of them had joined other bands before 4Taste, Nelson and…

D’ZRT was a Portuguese pop group formed in 2004, integrated in the teen soap opera Morangos com Açúcar, broadcast by TVI. The group is composed by Paulo Vintém, Cifrão and Edmundo Vieira, initially integrating Angélico Vieira, who perished during the…

Source: Luís Pinheiro de Almeida / guedelhudos.blogspot.com Chinchilas (1967): Filipe Mendes, 20 years old, soloist, Alfredo José, 19 years old, bass, José Machado, 18 years old, keyboardist, and Vítor Mamede, 17 years old, drummer. A pioneering group of psychedelic rock…

Single from 1988, commercially strong, but virtually unknown, from a group that brought together big names in Portuguese rock: Renato Gomes (ex UHF), Fernando Delaere (ex UHF, ex Roxigénio, ex GGBB, etc.) and Maria Leon (Marité). Renato Jr also belonged…

Born and raised in Olhão, Algarve, land of seafood and on summer holidays, Pete started his career as a resident DJ in two spaces: Mitto, a bar that made a difference in the way the South views the beginning of…

The RRV was considered one of the most important spaces for Rock music in Portugal during the 1980s, and is now remembered as a mythical place for Rock music in Portugal. It was located in the former Universal cinema, at…

It was in November 1984 that Mão Morta was formed, a Portuguese rock group from Braga, with Joaquim Pinto (bass), Miguel Pedro (guitar) and Adolfo Luxúria Canibal (vocals). Their sound calls for aggressive rock, sometimes hard, with a special emphasis…

The “Beatnicks” were a band formed in 1965, following the Gil Vicente high school graduation party where João Ribeiro and António Jorge de Carvalho (finalists, at the time, of the high school course) formed a group that would become the…

The Virgin Suta are Nuno Figueiredo and Jorge Benvinda. In June 2009 they released the eponymous album which was produced by Hélder Gonçalves. The song Linhas Cruzadas was featured on the soundtrack of the Portuguese soap opera Olhos nos Olhos.The…

Petrus Castrus is a progressive rock band formed in 1971 by the brothers Pedro Castro and José Castro. Petrus Castrus emerged as one of the first Symphonic Rock bands in Portugal, earning the status of “Pais do Rock” along with…

Group formed in September 1985. That year they presented a multimedia show, organized by CM Almada, with the participation of António Manuel Ribeiro. In 1986 they presented the shows “Coloreto I” and “Coloreto II”. In early 1987, the group was…

Source: Sony Music Portugal, PG Booking, Play, Glam Magazine SYRO is the artistic name of Diogo Lopes who was born in Barreiro on February 23, 1995, a young man who since the age of 12 has been connected to the…

Source: quilometrosquecontam.com They became part of the popular Portuguese songbook and even today everyone knows them. Go on the weekend to the sound of Portuguese rock classics from the 80s. If you grew up with bombocas, Naranjito dolls and still…

In 1983, Filipe Valentim joined the band formed by Xana, Alex and Flak. After recording a model, they get their first contract with the publisher EMI – Valentim de Carvalho. The band’s first original album appeared in 1984, simply titled…

Carlos Eduardo Teixeira Mendes, better known as Carlos Mendes, is a Portuguese architect, presenter, singer, songwriter and actor born on May 23, 1947 in Lisbon. In 1963 he was one of the founders of the group “Sheiks”, which he left…

Sources: www.cascais.pt The Grandfather Songs. What would you answer if you were asked: “Who is the best-known grandfather in Portugal?” …It’s him we’re talking about: Avô Cantigas. The musical pedagogue who has delighted generations for over 30 years and who, in an…

Nonstop was a Portuguese girl group, formed with the winners of the Popstars television musical contest, broadcast on SIC in 2001. The group was formed by Andrea, Kátia, Fátima, Liliana and Rita. Although they never announced the end of the…

José de MATOS Fernandes MAIA, Broadcaster and Journalist, born in Lisbon, was born on 24-03-1931 and died on 04-03-2005. As a student at the Escola Comercial Rodrigues Sampaio, in Lisbon, he was the author of several texts for police programs…

My parents were fans of Rádio Comercial in its Medium Wave version, so I listened to many of this station’s programs and some of them became quite popular, as was the case with When the Telephone Rings. It helped to…

Quarteto 1111 is a Portuguese band, formed in 1967, in Estoril. One of the many Shadows-inspired groups was the Mystery Set, later called Quartet 1111. This name was inspired by the telephone number where rehearsals took place. The group was…

Dillaz is one of the most respected artists in the context of Portuguese Hip-Hop, with a very well defined identity. He seeks to innovate at every moment and in each project he is dedicated to, always showing an unparalleled dynamic.…

Maria Teresa de Almeida Salgueiro (Amadora, January 8, 1969) is a Portuguese singer, best known as the lead singer of the group Madredeus, from 1986 to 2007. Her career began unexpectedly, in 1986, when two of the group’s founders (Rodrigo…

António Calvário da Paz was born in Mozambique on the 17th of October 1938. He came to the Metropolis, more precisely to Portimão, at the age of 8. Then he goes to Lisbon in order to finish the 3rd high…

Joana started her musical journey by taking piano lessons at the age of six.At 17, she moved to Lisbon and took classical singing lessons for a year. Later, in 1998, she entered Hot Clube’s Jazz School. In the year that…

Source: partyflock.nt Charisma and versatility are his biggest strengths, Luís “XL” Garcia is a pioneer in the Portuguese electronic dance music scene, and has seen music hype come and go. What does he do? He plays and stands for the…

Mário João Laginha dos Santos (Lisbon, April 25, 1960) is a Portuguese jazz pianist and composer. For Mário Laginha, making music is above all an act of sharing. And he has done so with strong musical personalities: Maria João, Bernardo…

Maria João Alexandre Barbosa Pires born in Lisbon, Pena, July 23, 1944 is a Portuguese pianist with dual Portuguese and Swiss nationality, residing in Portugal. Very early she learned to play the piano: at the age of five she gave…

Portugal has always been a country with a rich musical heritage, from traditional Fado to modern-day pop. However, in recent years, the electronic music scene has been making waves in the country. With an array of talented and innovative DJs…

Áurea Isabel Ramos de Sousa, (Santiago do Cacém, September 7, 1987), better known as Aurea, is a Portuguese singer, songwriter and actress. Aurea has been a milestone in Portuguese music, leading her to be the New Queen of Portuguese Music,…

Source: PGL.GAL The group Maio Moço was founded in 1985 by Vítor Reino. The other elements of the group – Ana Rita Reino, Sérgio Contreiras and João Simões Lima – had also been members of the groups Almanaque and Ronda…

Marisa Isabel Lopes Mena, (Coimbra, October 25, 1984), better known as Mimicat, is a Portuguese pop and soul singer and songwriter. She won the Festival RTP da Canção in 2023. She introduced herself to the world in 2014, but recorded…

Maria do Carmo de Carvalho Rebelo de Andrade (Lisbon, August 20, 1984), artistically known simply as Carminho is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. She is the daughter of Teresa Siqueira, also a fado singer, and is considered one of the…

Os Azeitonas is a Portuguese pop rock band from Porto, formed in 2002. The band consists of Mário Marlon Brandão (vocalist), Luísa Nena Barbosa (vocalist) and João Salsa Salcedo (vocalist and keyboard). The set has released five full-length albums and…

BIOGRAPHY Urb was formed by vocalist João Alexandre (Chana), guitarist José Garcia (Zezé), drummer António Garcia (Nini) and bassist Rodrigo Pacheco (Chói). They participated in the II contest of modern music of Rock Rendez Vous where they obtained the 2nd…

The Festival da Canção, also known as Festival RTP da Canção, initially called the Grande Prêmio TV da Canção Portuguesa, is an annual contest promoted by Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, since 1964, with the aim of selecting a song…

Celebrating April 25th: The Music of Portugal April 25th, also known as the Carnation Revolution, marks the day when Portugal transitioned from a dictatorship to a democratic government in 1974. This day is celebrated annually in Portugal as a national…

Group from São Bartolomeu de Messines, Algarve that formed in 1988 with the aim of participating in the Modern Music Competition of Rock Rendez Vous. The group was formed by Rui Santos (voice), Rui Farinha (guitar), Paulo Neto (bass) and…

The Doctors & Engineers group was formed in Algés. The vocalist was Xana, the guitarist Luís Moreno joined in 1986 and Ilídio Praia was one of the names that came to occupy the drums. In 1986 they recorded a demo…

A family friend encouraged her to participate in the selection contest for the Portuguese Cinderella, she did not win the contest but those responsible for selecting the candidates liked the contestant and invited her to defend the theme “Don’t Be…

In 1988, RTP changed the formula for choosing the song representing the Eurofestival. He invited five composers and the sixth song would be the winner of the National Music Award. The National Music Award took place on March 5, 1988…

Ava Inferi is another name from the Portuguese scene that achieved a certain prominence worldwide, but unfortunately, they ended their activities in 2013. Despite the considerable short time of activity (8 years between 2005 and 2013), the band managed to…

“Who says women can’t rap?” asks Mynda Guevara in one of her songs. It has always been an artistic area dominated by men and sometimes linked to a misogynistic discourse, but the game is changing, and voices like this young…

The resistance songs or protest songs, considered after the April 1974 revolution as intervention songs, are made up of poems and songs denouncing a present of repression and arise as a struggle for a better world. With no commercial purpose,…

António Mourão, artistic name of António Manuel Dias Pequerrucho, (Montijo, June 3, 1935 – Lisbon, October 19, 2013) was a Portuguese fado singer. Interpreter of the well-known theme “Ó Tempo Volta para Trás”, he withdrew from the artistic world in…

Sérgio Matsinhe (Lourenço Marques, October 28, 1971), better known as General D, is a Portuguese rapper of Mozambican descent and one of the precursors of Rap and Hip hop in Portugal. At the age of two he came to live…

“Lideres da Nova Mensagem” were a Portuguese hip-hop band from Almada, from the late eighties and early nineties. Formed by MC Nilton, Pio MC, Beat Box King, Hugo Costa (Cyber G.), Pedro Manaças and DJ Jaws T, they actively participated…

Chullage, artistic name of Nuno Santos, is a Portuguese rapper son of Cape Verdean parents. Activist and administrator of a social support association in Arrentela. He currently has three albums edited. He was born in Lisbon in 1977 and raised…

Capicua was born in Porto in the 80’s, discovers Hip Hop culture in the 90’s (first through graffiti and then through music), going from being a mere listener to becoming a Rapper apprentice in the 00’s. A sociologist by training,…

We’ve always had programs with the latest video clips on RTP, but nothing like the program that debuted in the early 90s and was on the air for over two decades, Top+. It became an early Sunday afternoon classic and…

Rão Kyao, stage name of João Maria Centeno Gorjão Jorge born in Lisbon, is a Portuguese musician and composer, famous as a bamboo flute and saxophone player. Outstanding musician, virtuous of the bamboo flute, Rão Kyao has a huge international…

RTP (Rádio Televisão Portuguesa) has always had programs dedicated to music, and in the 80s Vivámúsica was one of the most outstanding. It was a regular company for all music lovers at the end of Saturday afternoon, with a presentation…

Luísa Vilar Braamcamp Sobral born 18 September 1987 is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. She came to prominence in 2003 after finishing third in the first season of Ídolos, the Portuguese version of Idols television series. After going on hiatus…

Salvador Thiam Vilar Braamcamp Sobral born 28 December 1989, is a Portuguese singer, who won the Eurovision Song Contest 2017 for Portugal with the song “Amar pelos dois,” written and composed by his sister, Luísa Sobral. In doing so, he…

Karla Regina Francelino Rodrigues known by her stage name Blaya, is a Portuguese-Brazilian singer, songwriter and dancer born in Fortaleza (Brazil) on May 27, 1987. Blaya began her musical activity in 2001. In 2008, she joined Buraka Som Sistema, a…

Stereosauro is the artistic name of Tiago Norte, born on August 12, 1978, in Caldas da Rainha, where he currently lives. His career is marked by the mix between electronic music and other musical styles. He is a DJ, producer,…

Nuno Bettencourt is a Portuguese guitarist and vocalist, member of the band Extreme, who became famous for his extremely technical solos, his way of playing being greatly influenced by Eddie Van Halen. Nuno Bettencourt was born in Praia da Vitória,…