Latest news and stories about musicians in Portugal for expats and residents.
The singer had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021.
A reflection on the life and legacy of Dave Shepherd, the late violinist of the iconic English folk band Blowzabella. The author explores the impact of 'niche' musicians who, despite not filling stadiums, leave a profound mark on their audiences and fellow artists, sharing a personal account of learning Shepherd's composition 'The Origin of The World' as a form of musical tribute.
Midus, bassist and vocalist of Roquivários, the band behind ‘Cristina (Beleza é Fundamental)’ and ‘Ela Controla’, recalls on the Posto Emissor podcast the times when owning instruments was “a novelty” and the camaraderie he shared with other musicians from the Portuguese rock boom.
Midus, bassist and vocalist for Roquivários, a band from the Portuguese rock boom of the early 80s, is the latest guest on Posto Emissor. In the middle of that decade, the artist moved to London to work with musician and producer Luís Jardim. His sudden death in 2025 shook her: “In a way, I am even angry.”
The drummer has released Sonologues, the result of improvisations with leading names in the national jazz scene. He told the musicians nothing about what was going to happen in the studio.
