Portuguese Songs

Welcome to Portuguese Lyrics

Portuguese-language music is rich, warm, and incredibly diverse. From Brazil’s sun-soaked rhythms to Portugal’s soulful fado, these lyrics carry stories of love, longing, celebration, struggle, and everyday life. Whether you’re a native speaker, learning Portuguese (Brazilian or European), or just drawn to the melody and emotion, our collection has thousands of songs — timeless classics that never fade and fresh tracks that keep the tradition alive.

Browse by genre, artist, or era to discover what feels right for you.

Top Genres & Artists (Timeless Highlights)

Portuguese music shines across decades and styles. Here are the scenes and names that define it, with artists who have shaped generations:

• Bossa Nova / MPB (Música Popular Brasileira) – Smooth, intimate, and endlessly sophisticated. Antônio Carlos Jobim (“The Girl from Ipanema” is the ultimate classic), João Gilberto (the voice that started bossa nova), Elis Regina (powerful and emotional), Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Marisa Monte (timeless elegance).
• Samba / Classic Brazilian – Joyful, rhythmic, and full of life. Jorge Ben Jor (“Mas Que Nada” still gets everyone moving), Cartola, Clara Nunes, Beth Carvalho, and legends like Carmen Miranda (the global ambassador of Brazilian energy).
• Fado (Portugal’s Soul) – Melancholy, poetic, and deeply moving. Amália Rodrigues (the Queen of Fado, best-selling Portuguese artist ever), Ana Moura (modern fado with global reach), Mariza, Carlos do Carmo.
• Sertanejo / Country-Pop – Heartfelt stories of love and life, massive in Brazil. Jorge & Mateus, Marília Mendonça (iconic emotional ballads), Gusttavo Lima, Henrique & Juliano.
• Funk / Urban / Modern Pop – High-energy, street-smart, and hugely popular now and always. Anitta (global crossover queen), Ludmilla, MCs like Kevin o Chris, plus rising names blending funk with pop.
• Singer-Songwriter / Indie Vibes – Introspective and poetic. Djavan, Chico Buarque (storytelling master), Milton Nascimento (soulful depth), and from Portugal: Salvador Sobral (Eurovision winner with tender ballads).

Other strong scenes we keep stocked: Tropicália (revolutionary 60s/70s sounds from Gilberto Gil and Caetano), pagode (samba party style), forró (Northeastern roots), and emerging fusions from Angola, Cape Verde, and more Lusophone artists.