A singer who gained attention in the 1990s with a distinct approach to the tradition.
For a good sense of his style, try 'Elegia do Amor' from his debut or 'Complicadíssima Teia' from later work. Both show his voice in different lights.
His 1995 debut album introduced songs like 'Os Dois Horizontes' and 'Elegia do Amor,' which became signature recordings. He's worked with other Portuguese musicians including Carlos do Carmo and Mariza, and his regular band features Ricardo Parreira on Portuguese guitar. One of his best-known songs is 'A Guerra de Rosas,' a ballad about two noblemen that shows his narrative touch.
He began gaining attention in the 1990s with his approach to fado. He followed his self-titled 1995 debut with records like 'Como Sempre' in 1998 and 'Do Amor e dos Dias' in 2009. He continues to perform and record, with songs like 'As Ilhas Afortunadas' and 'Complicadíssima Teia' in his repertoire.
Keep it compact: a lyric you come back to, a live memory, or the part of the catalog you would point someone toward first.
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