Tiago Bettencourt | Nena - Cooljazz 2023 in Cascais,

NENA, born Gabriele Susanne Kerner in Hagen, Germany, became iconic in the German new wave scene with her band and global hit "99 Luftballons." Transitioning from English to German, NENA sold 40,000 copies of "Nur geträumt" in a single day. Her career spans over 30 years, with 25 million records sold and hits like "Anyplace, Anywhere, Anytime" with Kim Wilde. She's also known for her roles in children's films, co-founding a school, and coaching on The Voice Germany. Awards and continued success attest to her lasting influence in music.

Tiago Bettencourt, born in Coimbra and later based in Lisbon, launched his solo career after success with Toranja. Known for heartfelt lyrics, he achieved MTV nominations and chart-topping hits like "Canção Simples." His solo debut, produced in Montreal by Howard Bilerman, was followed by hits like "O Jardim" and collaborations with artists such as Concerto Moderno and Jorge Palma.