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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Ex-Votos was a Portuguese music band, whose formation included Zé Leonel, one of the founding members of Xutos & Pontapés and who also contributed to the foundation of Peste & Sida, who died in the 21 April 2011. Still in…
