biography
Quim Barreiros, full name Joaquim de Magalhães Fernandes Barreiros, was born on 19 June 1947 in Vila Praia de Âncora, in the municipality of Caminha. An accordionist and singer, he is one of the best-known names in Portuguese popular music, associated with the so-called pimba style, with influences from Brazilian forró.
He completed his military service in the Portuguese Air Force, where he played in the Air Force band, and has been active since 1971. He is a regular presence at festivals and pilgrimages throughout the country.
