Rui Veloso is an undeniable icon of Portuguese music. Since 1980, with the album *Ar de Rock*, he revolutionised the national music scene by proving that it was possible to make rock music in Portuguese and sell it on a large scale.
A singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Porto, he has, over four decades, built a unique body of work that blends rock, blues, and Portuguese popular music — from **"Chico Fininho"** and **"Porto Sentido"** to **"Não Há Estrelas no Céu"** and **"A Paixão (Segundo Nicolau da Viola)"**.
Voted by the Portuguese as their favourite artist, Rui Veloso continues to fill coliseums and arenas, remaining **a major reference in the national songbook**.
