A Cantadeira

A CANTADEIRA is Joana Negrão, born in Setúbal in 1983, a singer, lyricist, and instrumentalist dedicated to exploring and revitalizing traditional Portuguese music, bringing it into the present with a contemporary touch and a unique expressiveness. She was the lead vocalist of folk groups like Dazkarieh and is currently part of Seiva, with which she has recorded a total of 9 albums, contributing to the reinterpretation of lesser-known musical traditions of Portugal. 

In her solo project, “A Cantadeira,” Joana places her voice as the central element of her creations, recording it in real time and using it as the instrumental foundation of her music. In this vocal construction process, her voice assumes multiple layers and textures, bringing to life songs that explore themes such as ancestry and female empowerment. This approach gives each song an almost ritualistic intensity, making her voice not only a means of expression but also the sonic foundation of her compositions.