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…
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…
Cante Alentejano is a traditional musical genre from Alentejo, Portugal. Cante was never the only expression of traditional music in Alentejo, in fact it is more typical of Baixo Alentejo than Alto. Instrumental forms of music have always coexisted with…
Sources: CNC / Patrimatic / e-cultura.pt / Lino Mendes Type of Heritage:Intangible Heritage As early as 1878, Folklore was recognized internationally as “traditional knowledge, the untold history of a people”, first to refer to the traditions, customs and superstitions of…
Doce was a pop band that existed in Portugal in the 1980s. It was one of the first girl groups in Europe. Biography The group was formed in September 1979 and consisted of a female quartet: Fá (Fátima Padinha), Teresa…
