Sara Cruz is an Azorean (São Miguel) singer-songwriter whose music blends pop and folk in an intimate, emotional style, marked by vivid storytelling and close, personal interpretation.
With original pop-folk compositions, a magnetic stage presence, and genuine versatility, Sara performs equally effectively on large stages and in intimate venues, building a consistent trajectory through concerts and festivals.
Along her career, she has been recognized as Novo Talento FNAC and winner of the NiT New Talent competition (2019). In 2021, she was featured in the documentary series House of Talents by Yamaha Music Europe, and in 2023 she performed at notable programs and festivals including OuTonalidades, Festival d’O Engenho, Festival Maré de Agosto, and Festival IKFEM.
In 2024, she released her debut album, “Fourteen Forty-Five”, featuring the singles “Day or Two”, “Grass Is Greener”, “The Show”, and “Plot Holes”. The album inspired a national tour across festivals and venues such as Ovar Expande, 12 FNAC Sessions, Chaves, Mora, Odemira, Palmela, Olhão, Lagoa, Festival Montepio Às Vezes o Amor (Lisbon), and Festival Chefs on Fire (Foz Côa), among others.
In December 2025, Sara released the EP “Live & Acoustic”, recorded in live takes (voice and guitar) as stripped-down versions of album tracks. This release also marked her debut in Portuguese songwriting with “Na Ponta da Madrugada” and includes a cover of the classic “Somethin’ Stupid”. In 2026, she continues to present both projects live.
PRESS QUOTE
“An exceptional talent, from melody to lyrics, with a soul larger than the Atlantic.”
NiT