A 1970s trio whose mix of fado, samba, and American pop created festival staples.
For their sound, start with 'Crina Negra.' For their lighter side, try 'Balão Dourado.'
They took Portuguese folk music somewhere new without losing its heart. 'Crina Negra' became their signature track, but songs like 'Balão Dourado' show how they could write melodies that stuck with people. They faced criticism from traditionalists but kept evolving their sound anyway.
José Calixto, José António Conde, and António Campos started the band in the early 1970s. Their debut album had 'Crina Negra,' and while the lineup shifted, that core trio stayed through most of their recordings.
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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