Portugal likes to stick with tradition when it comes to Eurovision and this year is no exception. The 49th edition of Festival da Canção 2015 took place back in March, with six songs competing in the final on March 7th.
Portuguese Eurovision songs, more than any other country at Eurovision, reflect the national musical taste, particularly the fado.
Fado influenced songs are always popular in Festival da Canção, with this song by Teresa Radamanto being a perfect example of this genre.
Teresa Radamanto "Um fado em Viena"
Sadly, there's no cut of the performance on the night, but Radamanto was perfectly polished and professional. The song was lovely and came in second. It would not have done anything in Vienna, but it was lovely.
The Portuguese public decided to go a little bit more modern with their choice, selecting this song by a former contestant from The Voice Portugal.
Leonor Andrade "Há um mar que nos separa"
It is different that the typical Portuguese Eurovision song, which is a pleasant surprise. A song that has some rock influence is a refreshing change of pace from the typical fado/folk songs that have been sent from Portugal in recent years.
Unfortunately, I don't think that this song is going to make it to the final though. The problem is Ms. Andrade is the wrong person to sing the song. The song needs a singer with a rock voice, not the sweet pop interpretation the Andrade brings to it.
If Andrade had a gruffer voice and a bigger stage presence, this song could soar. Instead, the song plods.
Sadly, Portugal isn't going to get out of the semifinal again....
Maybe next year...
If Andrade had a gruffer voice and a bigger stage presence, this song could soar. Instead, the song plods.
Sadly, Portugal isn't going to get out of the semifinal again....
Maybe next year...
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