Mamelucos

Mamelucos formed in Portugal in the late 1990s, with a lineup that included vocalist Pedro Trigacheiro, guitarist Nuno Rafael, bassist Pedro Alves, and drummer Rui Costa. Their debut album came out in 1997, anchored by the song "O tempo do meu pai," which became their most recognizable track. They followed it with albums like "Só Não Gosto de Fado" in 2000 and "Conversas da Treta" in 2004, and later recorded a live set at Lisbon's Coliseu dos Recreios.

Their music pulled from Portuguese folk traditions and rock, a mix that drew both listeners and some criticism about how they handled those roots. Songs like "Caíçara," "Chora o criador," and "Futebol e Novela" filled out their catalog.

By the mid-2000s, Mamelucos had put out several records and played major venues, staying grounded in the style they'd established. Their work, especially "O tempo do meu pai," held a place in Portuguese music without needing to frame it as an era-defining statement.