Trovante
Trovante is a Portuguese folk rock band formed in 1976 in Sagres by João Nuno
Represas, Luís Represas, Manuel Faria, João Gil, and Artur Costa. The group
initially combined traditional Portuguese music with politically influenced
songwriting, releasing their debut album Chão Nosso in 1977. They gained wider
recognition in the 1980s with albums such as Baile no Bosque, Cais das Colinas,
and Terra Firme, and popular songs including "Balada das Sete Saias," "Saudade,"
and "Perdidamente." Known for blending folk traditions with contemporary rock,
Trovante became one of Portugal’s mos...
