A Lisbon band that found its voice during Portugal's political shifts in the late 1990s.
For their Portuguese breakthrough, listen to 'A Banca Vai Tremer.' For their English-language side, try 'Paper Friends' or 'She Moves Through The Fair.'
Their 2000 single 'A Banca Vai Tremer' topped charts with lyrics that resonated during a period of economic uncertainty in Portugal. That song became their breakout moment, and their catalog includes tracks like 'Paper Friends' and 'She Moves Through The Fair' alongside their Portuguese-language work. They've maintained a presence through three albums and occasional returns after a mid-2000s hiatus.
Mary Black formed in Lisbon in 1997 with Maria Black on vocals, Pedro Azevedo on guitar, Carlos Gomes on bass, and Nuno Oliveira on drums. Their self-titled debut arrived in 1999, followed by 'Luz e Sombra' in 2005 and 'A Essência' in 2008 after a temporary break following some backstage allegations at the 2003 Rock in Rio Festival.
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