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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,…
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Norberto Lobo
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…
Palma’s Gang – A Tribute to Jorge Palma and Friends
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…
Pesquisa: A Pioneering Rock Band in Portugal
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…
3Angle
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…
Us Forretas Ocultos
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.…
NZZN
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 Publica “Public Opinion”: Portugal’s First Power Pop Band
“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…
Alex e os Putos do Bairro
“Alex e os Putos do Bairro” was a Portuguese hip hop group that emerged in the 1990s and left a lasting mark on the Portuguese music scene. Formed in Amadora, a metropolitan area of Lisbon, the group was known for…
The Gramophone in Portugal: A History of Innovation and Music
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…
Bramassaji
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…
“Tsunamiz releases ‘Free and Young’ on April 25th”
An anthem of freedom for the post-2020 generation On April 25th – Portugal’s Freedom Day – Tsunamiz, the alter ego of Bruno Sobral, releases “Free and Young“, an explosive single that blends electronic beats, alternative rock energy, and sharp social…
Rapaz Ego releases the single “Tão Perto”
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
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
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 (Front Line)
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…
Alucina Eugénio
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…
Duque Província
Hailing partly from Cascais and Lisbon, the Duque Província find their place in the Portuguese music scene through original songwriting. With a fresh approach to indie-pop-rock sounds, the four young musicians have been accumulating listeners who praise the band’s versatility…
Marçal dos Campos: The Artist Behind the Music
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…
What is actually Plagiarism?
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…
Corrosão Caótica
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…
Blue Orange Juice
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,…
a Jigsaw
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
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…
Nuno Rebelo
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…
Estado Sónico
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
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…
Maria Voulgari – Music and Poetry
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…
