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…
«Love Is Never Enough» is the first song taken from the album with the same name that hits stores in September this year. After the album Behold the Man (released in December) now comes this Love Is Never Enough as…
FBO, a band from Cascais, releases “That’s HOW I LOVE YOU”, available on all digital platforms and with a music video available on the band’s YouTube channel. This is the new theme of FBO that starts 2025 after the release…
Today we made a selection of Indie songs from one of the playlists we found on YouTube from mid-2021 and we are going to explain what “Indie” truly means. Indie music, short for “independent”, refers to music produced independently of…
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…
Paulo Alexandre (pseudonym of Modesto Pereira da Silva Santos), born in Vouzela on February 16, 1931, began his artistic career in 1954, on the now defunct National Broadcaster, on the program “Listening to the Stars” alongside names such as Luis…
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…
Miguel Ângelo Costa is a musician, composer, producer, vocalist and keyboardist. At the age of 6 he started playing keyboards by ear. Later he went to several music schools and a piano conservatory. He began exploring synthesizers when he was…
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,…
Jessica Cipriano is a Portuguese singer and artist who stood out in the contemporary music scene in Portugal. Although detailed information about her biography is limited, she is known for her unique style and live performances. It is believed that…
Another podcast Hora Máxima this week with quality music!Check the playlist down below and enjoy the fire of music running throught your body! 😉This podcast was made live with Suspiro de Amor web radio! Thanks for the suport! As usual,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FBO, band from Cascais formed in June 2019 composed by André Reis (Author, Composer, Producer, Drums and Voice, Luís Fernandes (Keyboards), David Uricchio (Guitar) and Isa Rodrigues (author and manager) in its structural and which has one big objective: to…
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…
“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,…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
