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João Chora
João Chora formed in Coimbra, Portugal around 2004, with João Pereira on vocals and guitar, Nuno Roque on guitar, and João Nogueira on bass. They drew from...
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A Saudade Aconteceu
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Canção do Ribatejo
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Cavalo Baio
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Fado Dos Saltibancos
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Fado Ribatejo
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Fado Sagitário
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Fado Varina
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Fado do Forcado
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Guitarra Triste
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Lindos Lindos Os Teus Olhos
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Lisboa Velha Senhora
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Lisboa e Ribatejo
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O Amor É Louco
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O Homem do Ribatejo
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O Que É Que Eu Digo À Saudade
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O Teu Olhar
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João Chora formed in Coimbra, Portugal around 2004, with João Pereira on vocals and guitar, Nuno Roque on guitar, and João Nogueira on bass. They drew from traditional Portuguese fado and contemporary indie rock, creating a sound that felt both familiar and new.
Their 2008 debut album took its name from the song "O Que É Que Eu Digo À Saudade," which became a hit in Portugal. The track's lyrics about longing and nostalgia connected with listeners, helping establish the band's presence.
Other songs like "A Saudade Aconteceu" and "Fado Ribatejo" continued in this vein, exploring themes of melancholy through their blend of folk and rock. They released several more albums over the following decade, including "A Gente Vai Levar A Vida" in 2011 and "Terras" in 2019.
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