The “Hora Máxima” #73 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in December 2023. New music available for your delight! Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this…
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 “Hora Máxima” #72 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in November 2023. New music available for your delight! Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this…
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…
The “Hora Máxima” #71 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in October 2023. New music available for your delight! Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this…
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 “Hora Máxima” #70 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in September 2023. New music available for your delight! Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this…
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 “Hora Máxima” #69 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in August 2023. New music available for your delight! Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this…
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…
The “Hora Máxima” #68 program will feature bands and musicians that were published on the “Portugal Music” website in July 2023. Link related to this show: As usual, don’t forget to download this podcast to your radio station! 😉…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Francisco José Galopim de Carvalho was one of the most outstanding singers in the light music universe between the 50s and 70s. He developed part of his artistic career in Brazil, where he became a reference in Portuguese music. He…
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…
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…
