Zé do Porto e Porto Rico were a Portuguese duo from Porto who released music in the 1980s. Their song "Amor Colorido" became a hit, and they put out albums like their self-titled debut in 1984, followed by "Por Amor" in 1985 and "Vida" in 1987.
Their lyrics touched on love and social themes, which sometimes drew attention from authorities in the political climate of the time. Songs like "Coração Retalhado" and "Doce Encrenca" carried that same direct, personal quality.
"Amor Colorido" in particular found an audience with the LGBTQ+ community, though that connection also brought criticism from some conservative quarters. They kept writing in that vein, with tracks like "História de Peão" and "Atire a Primeira Pedra" rounding out their catalog.
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