This year, in honor of Black Music Month, we’re exploring the undeniable impact of Black music and musicians around the world. Portugal's contemporary music has rich African influences due to its connection to former colonies like Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and São Tomé and Príncipe—all of which infuse the sounds collected here with their own musical traditions. These songs reflect shared language alongside common sonic influences. Dive into our Black Music Month playlist, and if you hear something you like, save it to your library.