Os Vilarim

Os Vilarim began as a family group from the village of Vilarinho das Furnas, with brothers António and José Vasco performing traditional fados and serenades at local gatherings. They were joined by their cousin Manuel Marques in 1968, and the trio started playing professionally. Their debut album 'Cantares do Norte' came out in 1976 and included 'Flor de Alegrias,' which became their most recognizable song.

They kept recording through the decades, putting out more than twenty albums that sometimes mixed folk with other styles. Some of their other songs include 'O Rio Pajeú,' 'Saudade do meu Sertão,' and 'A dor da separação.' The group's lineup stayed fairly steady with the three original members handling vocals and instruments.

In 2004 they released 'O Mundo É Redondo,' and the Portuguese government later gave them a Medal of Honor of the Order of Cultural Merit. Their music draws from Portuguese folk traditions, and they've been performing since the late 1960s.