Fado Bicha

Fado Bicha is a groundbreaking Portuguese duo blending traditional fado with queer activism and modern social critique. Formed by Lila Fadista (vocals) and João Caçador (guitar), the Lisbon-based project hijacks fado’s melancholic essence to spotlight LGBTQ+ experiences, anti-colonial discourse, and feminist perspectives. Their music—like the fiery “FOGO NA RABA” or the collaboration “Maria João”—reimagines Portugal’s cultural heritage through unapologetically provocative lyrics and drag-influenced performances, earning them a reputation as radical disruptors of conservative norms.

Since emerging in 2018, Fado Bicha has become a rallying voice for marginalized communities, using tracks like “OCUPAÇÃO” and “Novas casas portuguesas” to challenge gentrification, xenophobia, and heteronormativity. Their work—including collaborations with artists like Lula Pena—melds punk energy with fado’s soul, often performed in squats, protests, and LGBTQ+ spaces. By reclaiming “bicha” (a Portuguese slur for queer individuals) and centering trans narratives, they’ve turned their music into a tool for liberation, proving tradition can be a revolution.

Genres

Fado

Latest Release

RE:OCUPAÇÃO

Fado Bicha

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released November 29, 2024