All aboard the Cloud Nine Train as we arrive in Lisbon, a city built on seven hills where history, saudade and modern creativity flow together. This episode showcases the rich soundscape of Portugal’s capital, from traditional Fado music to alternative rock, shoegaze, hip-hop and global Lusophone rhythms.
We dive into the emotional heart of Lisbon Fado, with timeless voices like Amália Rodrigues and Mariza, capturing the deep longing and beauty of saudade. We celebrate voices of freedom and reinvention with António Variações, explore Portuguese rock history through Rui Veloso, and uncover Lisbon’s indie edge with shoegaze band Keep Razors Sharp.
You’ll also hear emerging talent NIKOL, a special audience pick, and the global sounds of the Lusophone world, from Lisbon’s Afro-diasporic electronic scene with Buraka Som Sistema, to Cape Verdean rhythms via Lura, and Portuguese hip-hop pioneers Da Weasel.
👉 Suggest our next destination and don’t miss the train effect 🚆✨
