Portuguese folk music, an enchanting tapestry of cultural expression, emerges from the country's rich historical and regional diversity. It's a genre steeped in tradition, often characterized by acoustic instrumentation that honors the rustic sounds of guitars, accordions, gaitas (bagpipes), and cavaquinhos. Soul-stirring vocals often carry narratives of social history, love, and the struggles of daily life, blending with rhythms that vary from the mournful lament of the fado to the exuberant beats of folk dances. Artists like José Afonso and José Mário Branco are revered for their contributions to the resistance music during the dictatorship period, while groups like Sopa de Pedra and Gaiteiros de Lisboa innovate by intertwining contemporary influences with the timeless essence of Portuguese folklore, ensuring the genre's continued evolution and relevance.

Amor de Estudante

José Afonso

Single - Released September 13, 2024