Ornamental

Ornamental formed in Lisbon around 2010 as a collective of musicians with varied backgrounds. Their music pulls from Afro-Latin rhythms, Portuguese folk, and hip-hop, sometimes using traditional instruments like the cavaquinho and berimbau alongside modern production.

Their 2015 single 'Energias Positivas' gained attention in Portugal and elsewhere. The song's title translates to 'Positive Energies,' and its upbeat feel connected with listeners. Other tracks in their catalog include 'Algo Melhor' and 'Assustadora Indiferença.'

They released a debut album called 'Semente' in 2016, followed by a second album. In 2018, their planned concert in Israel drew criticism from some pro-Palestinian activists, who argued it normalized occupation. The band maintained that music could build bridges.