About Portuguese folk music
Portuguese folk music is a music genre that emerged in Portugal. It is usually classed as a form of music of Portugal and European folk music.
Portuguese folk music has given rise to 4 subgenres on this site, such as Fado, Cante alentejano, Vira and Desgarrada.
From Wikipedia
Portuguese music includes many different styles and genres, as a result of its history. These can be broadly divided into classical music, traditional/folk music and popular music and all of them have produced internationally successful acts, with the country seeing a recent expansion in musical styles, especially in popular musi still the most recognizable Portuguese name in music, and with more recent acts, like Dulce Pontes and Mariza.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Portuguese folk music.
- ↑ music of Portugal
- ↑ European folk music
- ↓ Fado
- ↓ Cante alentejano
- ↓ Vira
- ↓ Desgarrada
Related genres
Frequently asked questions
What is Portuguese folk music?
Portuguese folk music is a music genre that emerged in Portugal. It is usually classed as a form of music of Portugal and European folk music.
Where and when did Portuguese folk music originate?
Portuguese folk music originated in Portugal.