Released in 1982 on Perto De Ti, this Ska-influenced Portuguese Pop song has surprisingly deep lyrics. Portugal only emerged from a dictatorship in 1975. But the…
Tag: Portugal
16/03/2021: “B18” by DJ Marfox
Melting pots and the blending of cultures are responsible for some of the planet’s most vibrant and interesting music. Descendants of Angolans and other Portuguese…
02/10/2020: “Afeto” by Mayra Andrade
I’ve written before on the musical clout of Cape Verde. This is something slightly different – more R’n’B influenced. There is, however, still a strong…
18/09/2020: “A Andorinha Da Primavera” by Madredeus
Madredeus could loosely be said to be a Portuguese folk band. They come from a tradition of fado music, which is a distinctive style of…
22/10/2019: “Tarraxo Everyday” by DJ Marfox
DJ Marfox is the undisputed pioneer of a particular style of music emanating from Lisbon. Often called the “ghetto sound of Lisbon”, the music is…