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Genre: portuguese folk

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Parent Genre: Folk/Acoustic

Portuguese folk music is a genre that is deeply rooted in the country's history and culture. It is characterized by its use of traditional instruments such as the guitar and accordion, as well as its incorporation of regional dialects and themes. The music often tells stories of love, loss, and the struggles of everyday life. It has a strong connection to social and political movements, with many songs serving as anthems for various causes. The genre has also been influenced by other cultures, such as the African and Brazilian rhythms that can be heard in some songs.


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Popular portuguese folk Songs


Most popular portuguese folk albums

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O Tempo Vai Esperar
2020
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Zeca No Coraçao
1952
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Cavaquinho (Remastered By José Fortes)
2007
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A Filetta - Songs and Polyphonies from Corsica (Concert in Canada)
2011
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Pedra Filosofal
2004
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Essência - Os anos Valentim de Carvalho 1982 - 1983
1982
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Inéditos (1967-1999)
2018
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Sobre o Tejo
2016
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Talvez Não Seja Nada
2023
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Canções do Mar e da Vida
1970
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Ao Longe Já Se Ouvia
2017
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Os Fabulosos Tais Quais
2015
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Até O Diabo Se Ria
1995
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Missangas
1997

portuguese folk music by decade

Explore portuguese folk history by listening to songs from every decade. Click on the decade to view songs.

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List of portuguese folk artists

Here is a list of portuguese folk artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the portuguese folk genre. You can find out what portuguese folk genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.

#namepopularityfollowers
1 49 113988
2 35 51359
3 27 19911
4 22 2258
5 27 6049
6 20 5189
7 20 1964
8 26 2485
9 22 7789
10 20 1812
11 13 2421
12 14 1066
13 16 1121
14 13 8177
15 16 4235
16 15 2916
17 13 2750
18 12 4032
19 11 1769
20 12 935
21 11 4638
22 10 1687
23 9 1794
24 9 2952
25 9 2250
26 9 1253
27 2 246
28 8 2699
29 7 2185
30 6 1946
31 2 595
32 5 3489
33 4 1734
34 3 541
35 3 470
36 3 108
37 2 405
38 2 843
39 2 802
40 1 267
41 1 357
42 1 247
43 1 47
44 1 129

portuguese folk playlist created by Chosic

Enjoy this playlist of popular portuguese folk music. We made this playlist using an algorithm created by our team.