Gisela João
SloveniaartistFemaleb. 19839.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Gisela João is a prominent Portuguese fado singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances. Born in 1983 in the northern region of Portugal, she grew up in a modest household, taking on significant responsibilities from a young age. Her passion for fado was ignited at the age of eight when she first heard the legendary Amália Rodrigues, which profoundly influenced her artistic journey. Gisela is noted for her modern interpretations of traditional fado, bringing a fresh perspective to the genre while paying homage to its roots.
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Gisela João is one of the most recognizable Portuguese singers who initially sang fado and later expanded her musical repertoire.
Pesmi proti diktaturi so srhljivo aktualneSlovenia· 2026-06-01Gisela João is part of the lineup for the Primavera Sound Porto 2026 festival.
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Portugal· 2025-10-28
Gisela João performs fado in a special concert.
Segunda na TV: do absurdo de Delicatessen aos “grandes sentimentos” animados | TelevisãoPortugal· 2025-10-20
Gisela João is a Portuguese artist performing at the Festival Atlântico.
Mayra Andrade, Carmen Souza e Carina Dias no Festival Atlântico
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-04
Gisela João is among the artists featured in the 13th edition of the festival in Alfama.
O que fazer neste fim-de-semana? Viajar no tempo e nas tradições | LazerPortugal· 2025-09-27
Gisela João is a Portuguese fadista performing at the Primavera Sound festival.
Primavera Sound de Barcelona já tem cartaz: Doja Cat, Gorillaz, The Cure e muito mais | Festivais de VerãoPortugal· 2025-09-25
Gisela João is among the artists performing at the Aveiro Air Show.
O que fazer? Sexta é dia de visitar os Aalto e os morcegos | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-22
Gisela João is one of the artists performing at the festival.
Festival Dunas de São Jacinto: “Eram bem-vindas mais iniciativas do género” | AveiroPortugal· 2025-08-21
Gisela João is one of the musical acts performing at the Aveiro Air Show.
Dos palcos às dunas, entre morcegos e carrosséis: seis passeios em família | LazerPortugal· 2025-08-21
Gisela João is leading a workshop-conversation at the festival in Ílhavo.
O que fazer neste fim-de-semana? Festas ao doce, ao cante e aos cabelos brancos | LazerPortugal· 2025-07-26
Gisela João is one of the hosts of a solidarity show aimed at supporting artists in the North of Portugal.
O que fazer? Quarta é dia de explorar a cultura alemã e uma Praia de Ruínas | LazerPortugal· 2025-05-21
Gisela João is among the musicians participating in a solidarity concert for the Casa do Artista.
Palcos da semana: água ao Muro e mentalização em progresso | P2Portugal· 2025-05-18
Gisela João is one of the performers scheduled to act at the benefit show organized by the AMAR association.
Casa do Artista no Norte ainda à espera de um terreno que Matosinhos prometeu | MatosinhosPortugal· 2025-05-15
Gisela João is another artist who has collaborated with Jorge Cruz.
O que fazer? Sexta é dia de jogos, Eutanasiador e Amigos da Treta | LazerPortugal· 2025-05-09
Gisela João is among the artists performing at the Feira de Artesanato e Gastronomia da Mealhada.
Feira da Mealhada com uma centena de artesãos de todo o país (e muitos petiscos) | AveiroPortugal· 2025-05-08
Gisela João will be performing as part of the music events celebrating Vila Real's centenary.
Vila Real celebra centenário de elevação a cidade com 100 eventos ao longo de 2025 | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-03-14
Gisela João reflects on her epiphany of discovering fado music through Amália Rodrigues at a young age.
Gisela João: “Percebi que era o Zeca que tinha de cantar” | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-02-09