Mariza
Fado\'s modern global ambassador, soulful and cinematic.
Buraka Som Sistema
Kuduro-house fusion that put Lisbon on dance floors worldwide.
Dead Combo
Cinematic instrumental guitar duo, Lisbon noir sound.
Amália Rodrigues
The original queen of fado, Portugal\'s most iconic voice.
Moonspell
Portugal's most internationally successful metal band.
Ana Moura
Modern fado crossover star.
The Lisbon music scene
Lisbon (Portugal) is represented on the Genesis of Sound map by 6 bands and artists across 4 genres. Fado\'s melancholic soul meets Angolan kuduro in Portugal\'s capital.
The most represented genres are pop (3), electronic (1) and rock (1). The scene also includes metal.
The earliest year on record is Amália Rodrigues (1920) and the latest is Buraka Som Sistema (2006); the busiest decade on the map is the 1970s with 2 acts.
Notable acts to start with: Mariza, Buraka Som Sistema, Dead Combo and Amália Rodrigues. Every entry links to Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube searches.
Nearby music scenes
Questions about Lisbon music
What music is Lisbon known for?
Lisbon is known for pop, electronic music. Notable acts include Mariza, Buraka Som Sistema, Dead Combo.
How many bands are from Lisbon?
The Genesis of Sound map features 6 bands and artists from Lisbon, spanning pop, electronic, rock, metal.