Viviane
Viviane was born in Nice, France, but moved to Portugal at the age of 13. She began her musical career in 1990, forming the band Entre Aspas with Tó Viegas. The group released five albums before disbanding in 2005. After…
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Ramón Galarza
Ramón Galarza (Lisbon, November 1, 1957) is a renowned Portuguese musician, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the son of Shegundo Galarza, a Basque maestro who settled in Portugal. He began his musical training at the age of seven, studying both…
Anamar
Ana Maria Alfacinha de Brito Monteiro was born in Lisbon and made her stage debut at the age of 17. While studying at the National Conservatory’s Theatre School, she set off on a journey with a friend to London, passing…
Flak
Flak, the stage name of João Pires de Campos (born in Lisbon, October 18, 1961), is a musician, composer, producer, and co-founder of bands such as Rádio Macau and Micro Audio Waves. Biography He lived in the parish of Anjos…
Nuno Prata
Nuno Prata was born in 1975 and began his musical career in the 90s as a member of the band Suares dos Reis, alongside Manel Cruz, Peixe, and Kinorm, who would later form the Ornatos Violeta. Start of Solo Career…
Portuguese Music Worldwide: Cultural Export and Global Impact
In recent decades, Portuguese music has transcended borders, increasingly finding its place in the international music scene. The export of national music is no longer confined to fado but now encompasses a wide variety of styles and artists who are…
Cidade CAOS releases Summer single
“Starvingly Seeking Burger King” is the new single from Cidade CAOS, paired with the track “Getting Better”, and will be available on digital platforms starting June 20th, intentionally on the eve of Summer. For a preview or to purchase the…
Tozé Brito
Tozé Brito, a renowned Portuguese artist, was born in Porto on August 25, 1951. He is a talented singer, composer, producer, and administrator who has held executive positions at Universal Music Portugal and BMG. Currently, he serves as director and…
The History of Portuguese Music: A Journey Through the Centuries
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
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…
Palma’s Gang – A Tribute to Jorge Palma and Friends
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…
NZZN
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…
Bramassaji
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…
Alucina Eugénio
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…
Blue Orange Juice
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
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…
Os Taras e Montenegro
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…
X-Wife
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…
New Release: “An borousa/Se eu pudesse”- Maria Voulgari & Rita Dias
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…
Boca Doce
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…
Hora Máxima Radio Show Nº 40
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,…
The best places in Portugal to listen to music until the end of 2024
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)…
The “art” of making bad music… in Portugal
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
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…
Fadomorse
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…
Miguel & André
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
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…
SYRO
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…
