The Portuguese broadcaster RTP has revealed the 20 songs that will compete at Festival da Canção 2022. All songs are now available on digital platforms.
From the 20 composers in competition, 16 were directly invited by RTP, and the remaining 4 were chosen through a free submission process.
First Semi-Final – March 5th
Aurea – “Why?” (Aurea)
Fado Bicha – “Povo Pequenino” (Fado Bicha)
FF – “Bom Esperar Alguém” (FF)
Diana Castro – “Ginger Ale” (Joana Espadinha)
Kumpanhia Algazarra – “A Minha Praia” (Kumpanhia Algazarra)
Maro – “saudade, saudade” (Maro)
Norton – “Hope” (Norton)
The Mister Driver – “CaliSun” (The Mister Driver)
Os Quatro E Meia – “Amanhã” (Tiago Nogueira)
Valas & Os Astronautas – “Odisseia” (Valas)
Second Semi-Final – March 7th
Milhanas – “Corpo de Mulher” (Agir)
Blacci – “Mar No Fim” (Blacci)
Cubita – “Uma Mensagem Tua” (Cubita)
Pongo & Tristany – “Dégrá.dê” (DJ Marfox)
Jonas – “Pontas Soltas” (Fábia Rebordão)
Os Azeitonas – “Solta a Voz E Canta” (Os Azeitonas)
Inês Homem de Melo – “Fome de Viagem” (Pedro Marques)
Pepperoni Passion – “Código 30” (Pepperoni Passion)
Vampiro Submarino – “Ao Lado de Mim” (PZ)
Syro – “Ainda Nos Temos” (Syro)
The final of Festival da Canção 2022 will take place on March 12th.
What is your favourite song of Festival da Canção 2022? Is there any song you think might give the trophy to Portugal? Let us know in the comments below!