Lusophone music refers to music that is sung in the Portuguese language. It encompasses a wide spectrum of musical genres and traditions from across the Lusophone world, including countries and regions in Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia where Portuguese is spoken.
The term "Lusophone" comes from Lusofonia, a term that designates the community of Portuguese-speaking peoples. In music, it specifically denotes vocal and lyrical compositions expressed in Portuguese.
Brazil is the largest Lusophone country and home to globally influential musical genres:
Portuguese music is shaped by urban and rural traditions:
Angolan music fuses traditional rhythms with modern styles:
Today, Lusophone music is characterized by its transnational reach. Artists from different Portuguese-speaking countries collaborate frequently, and digital platforms allow for wide circulation across continents. International Lusophone music festivals, such as Brazil's "Lusofonia Festival", celebrate this shared cultural expression.