João Morais

João Morais

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João Morais, known by his stage name O Gajo, is a Portuguese musician renowned for his distinctive blend of traditional music and contemporary sounds. With a background in punk-rock through bands like Corrosão Caótica and Gazua, he has evolved his musical style to incorporate the viola campaniça, a traditional Portuguese string instrument. His latest album, 'Trovoada', showcases a shift towards more vocal-centric compositions and features lyrics that critically engage with current global issues, encouraging listeners to move and reflect on the world around them. O Gajo is set to launch this album live at the Auditório Carlos Paredes in Benfica, emphasizing his commitment to both musical evolution and social commentary.

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Joao Morais is noted for his harsh fouls on Pelé during the World Cup, which are considered some of the worst decisions in tournament history.

Förr fick stjärnorna stryk – Messi får göra som han vill
Dagens Nyheter·SwedenSweden· 2026-06-22
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João Morais is involved in Kola San Jon representing Cabo Verde at ECOFEST.

​Cabo Verde na 1ª edição do ECOFEST com 23 participantes
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-12-02
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João Morais is associated with the Hospital Regional where the patient was initially assisted.

Ministério da Saúde instaura processos disciplinares a três profissionais após denúncia sobre atendimento hospitalar
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-11-14
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João Morais, known as O Gajo, is one of the guests at the event dedicated to music, poetry, and wine.

O que fazer neste fim-de-semana? Viajar no tempo e nas tradições | Lazer
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-09-27
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João Morais, known as O Gajo, performs a concert with António 'Raia' Bexiga.

O que fazer neste fim-de-semana? Passear por doces e histórias em Altitudes | Lazer
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-08-09
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João Morais is a journalist who provided a photo for the article.

Meta da Nestlé é ter 100% de cacau sustentável até o final de 2025
O Estado de S. Paulo (Estadão)·LiechtensteinLiechtenstein· 2025-06-01
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João Morais, a driver on the Matola-Gare-Baixa route, reported that the morning was hectic because no one wants to spend money on tolls.

"Chapeiros" condicionam via em protesto contra pagamento da taxa de portagem
Jornal Notícias – main daily newspaper in Mozambique·MozambiqueMozambique· 2025-05-05
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João Morais, also known as O Gajo, has a new album that reflects a strongly critical spirit towards the current state of the world.

A Trovoada de O Gajo é uma bandeira sonora contra “o lado negro da humanidade” | Música
Público·PortugalPortugal· 2025-03-28
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