Irmãos Catita

Irmãos Catita formed in Lisbon in the early 2000s, playing a mix of punk, rock, and Portuguese folk that developed a cult following. Their debut album, 'Putas em Portugal e No Mundo' from 2004, set the tone with its provocative title and social critique. Paulo Furtado handled vocals and guitar, with Pedro Cardoso on bass and Ricardo Dias on drums, and that lineup stayed mostly consistent.

Their songs like 'Bananaz,' 'Cocaína Na Vagina,' and 'Drogado' tackled subjects like drugs and prostitution, which drew criticism from conservative circles but connected with younger listeners. The band kept putting out albums, including 'Tremores' in 2007 and 'O Deserto dos Tártaros' in 2012, without smoothing out their eclectic sound.

Over time, their music showed up in films and TV shows in Portugal, and their lyrics got quoted in some literary works. Tracks such as 'No Azul do Céu' and 'Ser Moderno' reflect the band's persistent, outsider approach that influenced other artists to push against norms.