Cidália Moreira

Cidália Moreira was born in 1954 in Azambuja, a village in Portugal. Her grandfather played accordion, and that early exposure to music stuck with her. She started performing professionally in the 1970s.

Her song 'A Azenha Velhinha' became something of a standard, a quiet, haunting piece that people remember. She also recorded 'Meu Corpo' and 'Fado da Sina'. Her work sometimes blended Portuguese folk traditions with more contemporary sounds, which didn't sit well with everyone at the time.

She made albums like 'O Som da Guitarra Portuguesa' and 'À Flor da Pele'. She worked with other Portuguese musicians, including Carlos Paredes and José Afonso. People who saw her perform live often mentioned how compelling her shows were.