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Salvador Sobral surrenders to the "battle" against Spotify

Observador2 September 2026 at 07:59

Salvador Sobral, the Portuguese singer who won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017, has decided to make his music available on the Spotify streaming platform. This decision represents a significant change in the artist's position, who for years remained away from these digital music platforms.

Sobral's decision comes at a time when the article draws a comparison with Paris, which has "surrendered" to the luxury of buying butter at specialized boutiques. This analogy suggests that, just as Paris eventually recognized the value of a premium product like quality butter, Salvador Sobral has also come to the conclusion that it was necessary to accept the rules of the contemporary music market.

The article describes the moment as a surrender, with Sobral "lowering his weapons" and "admitting defeat." This language indicates that the decision was not easy for the artist, known for his independent and critical approach to the music industry.

With this change, Salvador Sobral now joins the vast majority of artists who make their music available through Spotify, the most widely used music streaming platform worldwide, thus allowing a broader audience to access his songs.

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