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Vitorino Salomé Vieira (born 11 July 1942), commonly known simply as Vitorino, is a Portuguese singer-songwriter.[1] His music combines the traditional music of his native region of Alentejo and urban popular song.

Vitorino singing in the Bleckkirche, the most historic church of Gelsenkirchen.

Biography

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Vitorino in 1979 (on the right, with José Afonso, Fausto, and Sérgio Godinho

Vitorino was born in 1942 in Redondo, to a family of musicians. His father was a Fado de Coimbra singer and mandolin player, as did his grandfather. Vitorino's uncle meanwhile was active in the Lisbon Fado scene. His younger brother, Janita Salomé, is also a musician.

At the age of 11 Vitorino started learning the piano at a monastery in his home town, although he quickly abandoned it and did not go back to formal musical training afterwards. Instead, he sang in local choirs and associations and at private gatherings.[2]

In 1968 he went to Lisbon in pursuit of his artistic studies, where he soon became acquainted with, and became part of, a group of friends encompassing José Afonso, Adriano Correia de Oliveira, Fausto and José Mário Branco. Together with Branco, he left Lisbon in 1969 for Paris, where he, like his friend, began his career as a song writer and protest singer. A notable concert was his appearance at the Théâtre de la Mutualité, where Vitorino joined José Afonso, José Mário Branco, Luís Cília, Sérgio Godinho and Tino Flores in what became one of the most prolific concerts of Portuguese dissidents against the Estado Novo dictatorship. [3]

In 1973 Vitorino returned to Portugal, where he continued his career as a singer. He also joined José Afonso as a guitarist at the I. Encontro da Canção Portuguesa on March 29, 1974 at the Coliseu dos Recreios. His first official release, an 7"-EP named Morra Quem não Tem Amores, was published after the Carnation Revolution in April 1974.[2][3]

His first album, Semear Salsa Ao Reguinho, was released in 1975. Produced by Fausto and featuring José Afonso and Sérgio Godinho, this album is notable for Vitorino's arrangements of traditional folk songs, like Menina estás à janela, which later became a staple of his live concerts, and for songs Cante Alentejano, a traditional style of music from his home region. Until the 1980s Vitorino often relied on rearranging traditional tunes with help from Pedro Caldeira Cabral; after that the amount of own compositions in his repertoire grew, influenced by different genres, from jazz to classical music and world music.[2][4]

Vitorino (with sun glasses) and Homens da Luta at Occupy protest in Lisbon in 2011.

Vitorino is a founding member of the 1990 Lua Extravagante project, and participated the band Rio Grande, a Portuguese supergroup active from 1996 to 1998 and featuring Portuguese stars like Rui Veloso, Xutos & Pontapés singer Tim, Jorge Palma, and João Gil of Trovante.

For his album Eu Que Me Comovo Por Tudo E Por Nada he received 1993 the José Afonso award, and during the same year he released his Best of album named As Mais Bonitas. [2]

In 1994, Vitorino received the Order of Liberty in the rank of Official.[5]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Semear Salsa ao Reguinho (LP, Orfeu, 1975) co-produced with Fausto Bordalo Dias
  • Se fores ao Alentejo
  • Semear salsa ao reguinho
  • Cantiga dum marginal do séc.XIX
  • A Primavera do Outono
  • Ó patrão dê-me um cigarro
  • São saias, senhor, são saias
  • Dizem p'ra 'í que chegou
  • Cantiga de uma greve de Verão
  • Temos a força dos ventos
  • O tudo é todo nosso
  • Menina estás à janela
  • Morra quem não tem amores
  • Vou-me embora vou partir
  • Os Malteses (LP, Orfeu, 1977)
  • Alentejo és nossa terra
  • Rouxinol repenica o cante
  • Oh Beja, terrível Beja
  • Barrancos és minha terra
  • Saias da União Cooperativa do Redondo
  • O maltês
  • Cantares do mês d' Outubro
  • Fui colher uma romã
  • Marcha da patuleia
  • Chamaste-me extravagante
  • Maio
  • Lindo ramo verde escuro
  • Não Há Terra Que Resista – Contraponto (LP, Orfeu, 1979)
  • Delicada da cintura
  • Não há terra que resista
  • Litania para um amor ausente
  • Contos do príncipe real
  • Maria dos mil sorrisos
  • Maria da Fonte
  • Dá-me cá os braços teus
  • Porque me não vês Joana
  • Quadras soltas (de embalar)
  • Viva a rainha do sul
  • Diz a laranja ao limão
  • Sedas a vento
  • Romances (LP, Orfeu, 1981)
  • Catrapiado
  • Laurinda
  • Dona Filomena
  • Bela Nau Catarineta
  • Eu hei-de amar uma pedra
  • Em 25 de Março
  • Senhora Maria
  • Levantar ferros
  • Mana Isabel
  • Sospirastes baldovinos
  • Indo eu por 'í abaixo
  • Oh! que janela tão alta
  • Flor de La Mar (LP, EMI, 1983)
  • Leitaria Garrett (LP, EMI, 1984)
  • Abertura
  • Saias da vila do Redondo
  • Menina estás à janela
  • Postal para D.João III (ao Zeca Afonso)
  • Cantiga partindo-se
  • Poema
  • Ai os modos de ser lágrima
  • Confissões (Nunca fui além)
  • Leitaria Garrett
  • Andando pela vida (a Lia Gama [pt])
  • Tragédia da rua das Gáveas
  • Tinta verde
  • Carbonárias (final)
  • Sul (LP, EMI, 1985)
  • Negro Fado (LP, EMI, 1988) PJA
  • Cantigas de Encantar (Cassette, EMI, 1989)
  • Eu Que Me Comovo Por Tudo e Por Nada (CD, EMI, 1992) PJA
  • As Mais Bonitas (Compilação, EMI, 1993)
  • A Canção do Bandido (CD, EMI, 1995) CAND PJA
  • Fado alexandrino
  • Tocador da concertina
  • Fado triste
  • Fado da prostituta da rua S. António da Glória
  • Nasci para morrer contigo
  • Fado do pedinte da Igreja dos Mártires
  • Cruel vento
  • Fado Isabel
  • Veste de noite este quarto
  • Fado da pré-reforma
  • Rigoroso do pescador da marginal
  • Fado do jovem velho
  • Os nomes do amor
  • La Habana 99 (CD, EMI, 1999) with Septeto Habanero
  • Alentejanas e Amorosas (CD, EMI, 2001)
  • As Mais Bonitas 2 – Ao Alcançe da Mão (Compilation, EMI, 2002)
  • Utopia (CD, EMI, 2004) with Janita Salomé
  • Ninguém Nos Ganha Aos Matraquilhos! (CD, EMI, 2004)
  • Tudo (Compilation, EMI, 2006)
  • Abril, Abrilzinho (CD, Público/Praça das Flores, 2006)
  • Ao Vivo- Vitorino a preto e branco (CD, Magic Music/Vitorino, 2007)
  • Tango (CD, Magic Music/Vitorino, 2009)
  • Viva a República (CD de dois originais, comemoração centenário implantação da República, Diário de Notícias/Montepio, 2010)

Other compilations

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  • Queda do Império – Colecção Caravela (Compilation, EMI, 1997)
  • O Melhor dos Melhores nº 43 (Compilation, Movieplay, 1996)
  • Clássicos da Renascença nº 84 (Compilation, Movieplay, 2000)
  • Menina Estás À Janela – Colecção Caravelas (Compilation, EMI, 2004)
  • Grandes Êxitos (Compilation, EMI, 2006)

Singles

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  • Morra Quem Não Tem Amores (Single, 1974)
  • Menina Estás À Janela/Tinta Verde dos Teus Olhos (Single, Orfeu, 1983)
  • Joana Rosa (Máxi, EMI, 1986)

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Vitorino

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Vitorino is a Portuguese singer-songwriter known for blending the traditional folk music of his native Alentejo region with urban popular song forms, establishing himself as one of the most influential figures in contemporary Portuguese music. Born in 1942 in Redondo, Alentejo, to a family deeply immersed in music—his brothers, including the singer Janita Salomé, were also musicians—Vitorino grew up surrounded by traditional regional sounds and performances. He later moved to Lisbon, engaging with the city's bohemian artistic circles, briefly studying fine arts, and emigrating to France for further painting studies. During this period, he formed a close friendship with Zeca Afonso, a pivotal connection that influenced his early career and involvement in pre-revolutionary Portuguese music scenes, including the 1974 I Encontro da Canção Portuguesa. His recording career took off in the mid-1970s with the landmark album Semear Salsa ao Reguinho (1975), which redefined Portuguese popular music by integrating folk roots with modern sensibilities and featuring his most emblematic song, "Menina estás à janela." Subsequent works, including Romances (1980), Leitaria Garrett (1984), Eu Que Me Comovo Por Tudo E Por Nada (1992)—which earned the Prémio José Afonso—and La Habana 99 (1999), showcased his versatility across traditional reinterpretations, poetic collaborations (notably with writer António Lobo Antunes), and explorations of genres like bolero and tango. With over 30 albums released, he has collaborated extensively with artists such as Fausto, Sérgio Godinho, Adriano Correia de Oliveira, and Rui Veloso, and participated in key projects like the group Lua Extravagante and the supergroup Rio Grande. Vitorino's enduring legacy lies in his commitment to preserving and renewing Alentejo musical traditions while addressing themes of love, identity, and social change, cementing his role as a central voice in Portugal's cultural heritage.

Early life

Birth and family background

Vitorino Salomé Vieira, professionally known as Vitorino, was born on 11 June 1942 in Redondo, a town in the Alentejo region of Portugal. He was born into a family of musicians, where music formed an integral part of daily life. From birth, Vitorino heard music performed by his uncles in the family home, growing up in an environment steeped in musical tradition alongside his four brothers, all of whom also became musicians. He is the third of five siblings, with his brother Janita Salomé being the fourth and also achieving recognition as a singer-songwriter in Portuguese music.

Childhood and early influences

Vitorino grew up in a family of musicians in the town of Redondo, Portugal, immersed in music from birth as his uncles played at home. This constant exposure to music in the family environment shaped his early relationship with the art form. He is the third of five siblings, all of whom are musicians, including his brother Janita Salomé, who is the fourth. The home atmosphere where music was always present formed the primary influence on his formative years.

Career

Entry into entertainment

Vitorino's entry into the entertainment industry began in Paris, where he emigrated and studied painting after attending fine arts in Lisbon. Born into a musical family, he started writing songs during this period and connected with fellow Portuguese musicians and exiles, including Sérgio Godinho and those associated with Zeca Afonso, a key figure in the Portuguese "canção de intervenção" movement. These encounters in Paris marked his initial involvement in creative musical circles outside Portugal. This period allowed him to develop his songwriting amid the political and cultural ferment of the time, bridging traditional Alentejo folk roots with broader influences. His first recordings came in 1974 with the single "Morra Quem Não Tem Amores" and participation in the I Encontro da Canção Portuguesa. Vitorino's formal debut came in 1975 with the release of his first album Semear Salsa ao Reguinho, featuring the song "Menina Estás à Janela," which quickly became one of the most iconic and widely recognized pieces in Portuguese popular culture. This recording established his presence in the national music scene and marked his transition to broader public recognition through recorded work.

Major works and collaborations

Vitorino has built an extensive discography rooted in the traditional cante alentejano and Portuguese folk music, with several albums standing out for their cultural significance and artistic innovation. His debut album Semear Salsa ao Reguinho (1975) is a foundational work that introduced his distinctive style blending regional traditions with broader influences, later celebrated in the anniversary release 50 anos a Semear Salsa ao Reguinho. Other key albums include Leitaria Garrett (1984), Sul (1985), Alentejanas e Amorosas (2001), and more recent works. Collaborations form an important part of Vitorino's career, as he has worked with many prominent figures in Portuguese music to expand the reach of traditional sounds. He has partnered with artists such as Rui Veloso, Jorge Palma, Janita Salomé, Sérgio Godinho, and Julio Pereira on various projects. A notable example is his joint recording with Rui Veloso and Grupo Coral on the track Menina estás a Janela / Fui-te Ver Estavas Lavando, which draws from traditional repertoire. Vitorino also collaborated internationally with the Cuban ensemble Septeto Habanero on the album La Habana 99 (1999). Additional partnerships include work with Filipa Pais on Queda do Império and multiple projects with Janita Salomé, such as Cante de Lavoura.

Recognition and later career

Vitorino has been widely recognized as a symbol of Portuguese popular music rooted in the Alentejo region, where his distinctive vocal style and commitment to traditional polyphony have established him as a leading interpreter of the area's folk heritage. Over a career spanning more than 50 years, his work blending traditional Alentejo music with contemporary influences has earned him acclaim as a multifaceted artist who addresses cultural and social concerns through his performances and recordings. His later career maintained a focus on live performances and collaborations that reinforced his reputation as a cultural figure in Portugal, with his unmistakable voice and strong stage presence continuing to draw audiences to his interpretations of Alentejo songs. He has received recognition including the Prémio José Afonso for his work.

Personal life

Family and relationships

Vitorino has maintained a notably private personal life, with public sources providing no detailed information on his marital status, romantic partnerships, or children. Biographical profiles and interviews focus predominantly on his musical upbringing and career trajectory, without reference to adult family relationships or private events outside his professional sphere.

Death

Circumstances and impact

As of February 2025, Vitorino is alive at the age of 83 (born 11 June 1942). There is no record of his death in reliable sources. He continues his musical career, with recent highlights including a new album in 2024 (Não Sei do Que é Que Se Trata, Mas Não Concordo), upcoming concerts in February and March 2025, and receiving the Medalha de Mérito Cultural on 9 February 2025.

Legacy

Influence and tributes

Vitorino's contributions to Portuguese popular music have earned him significant recognition from industry institutions, reflecting his enduring influence on the country's cultural scene. In 2022, the Sociedade Portuguesa de Autores (SPA) awarded him the Prémio Pedro Osório for his album Crónicas da Flor da Laranjeira, honoring excellence in music creation and recording. The following year, in 2023, he received the Prémio Consagração de Carreira from the SPA during the celebration of the Dia do Autor Português and the organization's 98th anniversary, a distinction that acknowledges his lifetime dedication to songwriting and performance. These honors underscore his role as a pivotal figure in blending traditional Alentejo folk elements with broader influences, helping to sustain and evolve Portuguese musical traditions.

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