Adriano Correia de Oliveira

Adriano Correia de Oliveira, or only Adriano (April 9, 1942 - May 16, 1982) was a Portuguese musician, born in the town of Avintes, near Porto, in the north of Portugal.

Adriano made part of a generation of composers and singers of political songs that used music and lyrics to fight against the Estado Novo dictatorial regime. For that, he became famous among the democratic resistance and persecuted by the political police, PIDE for his subversive actions. Adriano was a personal friend of many musicians like Zeca Afonso, Padre Fanhais, Sérgio Godinho or Luísa Basto, with whom he collaborated in the recording of many albums.

Adriano was also a member of the Portuguese Communist Party and participated many times in the Avante! Festival. He was also a friend of the socialist Manuel Alegre, who wrote many of his lyrics. He died at the age of 40 due to a sudden disease. His lyric tenor voice is still appreciated in many countries by many listeners who do not even understand a word in Portuguese.