Joana Bentes is a Portuguese singer who grew up in the coastal town of Sesimbra. Her early exposure to traditional Portuguese fado and Brazilian samba shaped her musical foundation. She started performing at local festivals as a teenager, developing her vocal approach before recording.
Her debut album 'Ainda' came out in 2011, featuring songs like 'Onde Ainda Vou' and 'Aqui.' That release brought her wider recognition in Portugal. She followed it with albums including 'Fôlego' in 2014, 'Oito' in 2017, and 'Viagem' in 2020.
Her band includes Ricardo Martins on bass, Gonçalo Lopes on drums, João Eleutério on guitar, and Pedro Martins on keyboards. They perform together live, with Bentes handling vocals and guitar. Her songs often explore introspective themes, as heard in tracks like 'Ceca,' 'Chuva,' and 'Kintsugi.'
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