About Duarte Mendes
Born 1947. Duarte Mendes is a Portuguese singer and military personnel.
José Henrique Duarte Mendes (born 7 August 1947) is a Portuguese former Army captain and singer. He participated in Festival da Canção, for selecting Portugal's entry for the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973 but he did not win until 1975 when he performed "Madrugada" (lyrics and song from José LuÃs Tinoco), about the Portuguese Overseas War and the 1974's Carnation Revolution.
He represented Portugal in Eurovision Song Contest 1975 with that song. He finished in 16th place with 16 points, including 12 points from Turkey.
Discography
Então Dizia-te (Single, 1970) Adolescente/Dar e Cantar (Single, Philips, 1971) Cidade Alheia/Town Without Sun (Single, Orfeu, 1972) Gente (EP, Orfeu, 1973) Gente / O Retrato / Maria Vida Fria Madrugada (Single, Orfeu, 1975) Madrugada (LP, Orfeu, 1975?)
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Who is Duarte Mendes?
Portuguese singer
When was Duarte Mendes born?
Duarte Mendes was born on 7 August 1947 in Lisbon.
What is Duarte Mendes's occupation?
Duarte Mendes is a singer and military personnel.
What nationality is Duarte Mendes?
Duarte Mendes is Portuguese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Duarte Mendes. https://biography.guide/duarte-mendes/
MLA: "Duarte Mendes." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/duarte-mendes/.
Chicago: "Duarte Mendes." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/duarte-mendes/.
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