Spain/Catalonia
Joana do Mar
by Joana Alegre
Portugal
Portugese
2021
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ABOUT THE SONG
“Joana do Mar” by Portuguese singer-songwriter Joana Alegre is an empowering, poetic song about self-discovery, freedom, and embracing one’s identity. Using the imagery of a woman as a fish or sea creature, Alegre describes breaking free from expectations and choosing her own path. The song was written and composed by Alegre and represented her in Festival da Canção 2021, where it reached the final
THE ARTIST
Joana Alegre is a Portuguese singer-songwriter known for her distinctive blend of indie folk, baroque pop, jazz and soul. She studied classical guitar and later developed her vocal and jazz training in Portugal and New York.
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The European Song Exchange Incubator. Eight partners in seven countries built a model that circulates songs and artists across borders — breaking the hegemony of English and cherishing the diversity of Europe’s smaller languages.
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