Carlos Moura

Carlos Moura was a Portuguese singer who came from the fishing village of Setúbal. He first gained attention in the 1960s as part of the band Quarteto 1111, but his solo work is what people remember most. In 1975, he released his debut album, which included the song 'Minha Sereia.' That track became something of a national touchstone in Portugal, a melancholic ballad about longing that seemed to capture a particular mood.

His music often mixed folk elements with more accessible rhythms, and he had other notable songs like 'Água de Cheiro' and 'Beijo de Planeta.' The sound wasn't overly complicated, but it connected. He kept recording through the 1980s and into the early 1990s, with albums like 'Porto de Abrigo' and 'O Último Tango.'

Moura's personal life sometimes drew as much attention as his music. In 1977, he was arrested on drug charges, which reinforced a public image of him as a somewhat rebellious figure. He died in 2005, but songs like 'Minha Sereia' and 'Côco com "C"' still get played on Portuguese radio.