Portuguese music is a reflection of the country’s rich history and culture, with influences dating back centuries. From medieval sacred music to Fado, and from Rock to Pop, Portuguese music has an impressive diversity. Middle Ages and Renaissance (12th-16th centuries)…
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 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
This is the new single album of the singer/songwriter Maria Voulgari with the Portuguese singer Rita Dias. Acclaimed singer/songwriter Maria Voulgari, with recognized successes in Greece and abroad, known for the distinctive timbre of her voice and her unique musical…
Captain Solidão, Zé Jardas, Manel Moscatel, Acácio Batina and Tó Leão. This is Boca Doce: a band of rock-style versions of Portuguese music, formed by current and former members of renowned bands, such as Primitive Reason, Peste & Sida and…
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,…
Portugal is a country rich in musical culture and offers a wide variety of places to enjoy live music. Below are some of the best places you can listen to music until the end of 2024: Casa da Música (Porto)…
As in the whole world, music is not always a bed of roses, and there is good music, and then there is music that actually isn’t. Portugal is no exception and we also have the ability to make bad music…
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…
It would not be very expected that one of the most interesting projects mixing the concepts of pop and traditional music would have taken place in Mirandela, but perhaps this is one of the great Portuguese prejudices, that of expecting…
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…
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…
Source: Sony Music Portugal, PG Booking, Play, Glam Magazine SYRO is the artistic name of Diogo Lopes who was born in Barreiro on February 23, 1995, a young man who since the age of 12 has been connected to the…
Source: quilometrosquecontam.com They became part of the popular Portuguese songbook and even today everyone knows them. Go on the weekend to the sound of Portuguese rock classics from the 80s. If you grew up with bombocas, Naranjito dolls and still…
Celebrating April 25th: The Music of Portugal April 25th, also known as the Carnation Revolution, marks the day when Portugal transitioned from a dictatorship to a democratic government in 1974. This day is celebrated annually in Portugal as a national…
Are you looking for new music genres to add to your playlist? Look no further than Portugal, a country rich in musical history and diversity. From traditional fado to modern pop, there’s a little something for everyone. In this blog…
Carolina de Deus is a 21-year-old singer and songwriter, a girl who is originally from Lisbon.Self-taught on the piano, at the age of 18, she took her first steps in music in the television competition La Banda, broadcast on RTP,…
Mariana Barreiros Dos Santos Gonçalves, better known for her stage name, April Ivy, is a Portuguese singer-songwriter. Since the age of 9, she has been getting a taste of the artistic world, either giving voice to Disney characters (Toy Story…
Ana Sofia Lopes Malhoa was born in Lisbon, August 6, 1979, known as Ana Malhoa, is a Portuguese singer, songwriter, presenter, producer and businesswoman. Daughter of popular singer José Malhoa, she began her musical career in 1985, alongside her father.…
Mónica Sintra, stage name of Mónica Alexandra Correia Cachopo, (Lisbon, June 10, 1978) is a Portuguese singer. In 1992 she joined the Jovem Cantores de Lisboa, a choir directed by singer Ana Faria with whom she recorded two albums. She…
Ronda dos Quatro Caminhos appears at the end of 1983. For some years now, musicians have been devoting their attention to popular culture, instruments and traditional music. Although in line with deep respect for the essential characteristics and specificity of…
