JOÃO FARINHA is a key figure in Coimbra song and one of the most renowned names on the current scene for this musical genre. With an unmistakable voice and a career spanning thousands of shows in some of Portugal’s most prestigious venues, such as the CCB and Casa da Música, his talent has also taken him to international stages in dozens of countries across five continents in a career spanning almost 27 years. Celebrated as the voice of the Fado Ao Centro collective, his global career was recognised with an invitation from the Coimbra City Council to be the city’s Official Ambassador, promoting Portuguese culture and music beyond borders.

In addition to being a performer, João Farinha is also a composer, having set poems by great Portuguese authors to music.

In João Farinha’s concerts, fado is the basis, whether sung or instrumental, but his music goes far beyond traditional fado. In his shows, the words of poets and the fusion with genres such as pop, rock and jazz create a musical environment without labels, where the meeting of cultures and styles generates a unique experience!