Dulce José Silva Pontes is a Portuguese songwriter and singer who performs in many musical styles, including pop, folk, and classical music. She is usually defined as a world music artist. Her songs contributed to the 1990s revival of Portuguese urban folk music called fado.
Dulce Pontes in concert.
Eurovision Song Contest 1991
The Eurovision Song Contest 1991 was the 36th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest, held on 4 May 1991 at Stage 15 of the Cinecittà Studios in Rome, Italy. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI), and presented by Gigliola Cinquetti and Toto Cutugno, the contest was held in Italy following the country's victory at the 1990 contest with the song "Insieme: 1992" by Toto Cutugno.
Entrance to the Cinecittà Studios, Rome – host venue of the 1991 contest
Hanne Krogh (pictured in 2010), winner of the 1985 contest with the group Bobbysocks! for Norway, participated again in 1991 as a member of Just 4 Fun.
Sweden's Carola (pictured in 2009) won the contest following a draw for first place and a tie-break procedure being implemented.