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Mariza
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Mariza Nunes (born December 16, 1973 in Mozambique) is a fado singer and songwriter on the World Connection label. She moved to Portugal when she was three, and was raised in one of the most traditional quarters of Lisbon, Mouraria, where she learned how to sing fado. She has a Portuguese father … read more -
Carminho
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Official site (with long song extracts): www.carminho.net In 2009, Carminho sang "Fado". This was her fado, the one she owned… read moreOfficial site (with long song extracts): www.carminho.net In 2009, Carminho sang "Fado". This was her fado, the one she owned since an early age, when she listened to her parents’ records, when she witnessed the gathering o… read moreOfficial site (with long song extracts): www.carminho.net In 2009, Carminho sang "Fado". This was her fado, the one she owned since an early age, when she listened to her parents’ records, when she witnessed the gathering of fado singers in her own house and when, still a teenager, … read more -
Deolinda
45,013 listeners
Deolinda is a project from Lisbon, Portugal, inspired by fado and its traditional roots in order to create original songs based on portugue… read moreDeolinda is a project from Lisbon, Portugal, inspired by fado and its traditional roots in order to create original songs based on portuguese traditional and popular music. It came to life in 2006, by the hands of 4 young musicians with … read moreDeolinda is a project from Lisbon, Portugal, inspired by fado and its traditional roots in order to create original songs based on portuguese traditional and popular music. It came to life in 2006, by the hands of 4 young musicians with diverse musical backgrounds and experiences (such as classic… read more -
Carlos do Carmo
39,363 listeners
Carlos do Carmo (Lisbon, 21 December 1939 - Lisbon, 1 January 2021) was a Portuguese singer. He was one of the most iconic faces of Fado. … read moreCarlos do Carmo (Lisbon, 21 December 1939 - Lisbon, 1 January 2021) was a Portuguese singer. He was one of the most iconic faces of Fado. He was the son of Lucília do Carmo (one of the greatest fadistas of the 20th century) and Alfredo … read moreCarlos do Carmo (Lisbon, 21 December 1939 - Lisbon, 1 January 2021) was a Portuguese singer. He was one of the most iconic faces of Fado. He was the son of Lucília do Carmo (one of the greatest fadistas of the 20th century) and Alfredo de Almeida, (bookseller and later entrepreneur in the hotel … read more -
António Zambujo
40,309 listeners
António Zambujo was born in Beja, Alentejo (South of Portugal) in 1975. He grew up listening to the traditional male chant called ‘Cante Al… read moreAntónio Zambujo was born in Beja, Alentejo (South of Portugal) in 1975. He grew up listening to the traditional male chant called ‘Cante Alentejano’ that became one of his strongest influences. Around the age of 8, Zambujo started studyi… read moreAntónio Zambujo was born in Beja, Alentejo (South of Portugal) in 1975. He grew up listening to the traditional male chant called ‘Cante Alentejano’ that became one of his strongest influences. Around the age of 8, Zambujo started studying clarinet but soon he fell in love with Fado when listenin… read more -
Amália Rodrigues
115,563 listeners
Amália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues (1920–1999) was a Portuguese singer and actress. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, official documents have her… read moreAmália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues (1920–1999) was a Portuguese singer and actress. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, official documents have her date of birth as the 23rd July, but Rodrigues always said her birthday was the 1st July 1920. She… read moreAmália da Piedade Rebordão Rodrigues (1920–1999) was a Portuguese singer and actress. Born in Lisbon, Portugal, official documents have her date of birth as the 23rd July, but Rodrigues always said her birthday was the 1st July 1920. She was born in the rua Martim Vaz (Martim Vaz Street), fregues… read more -
Carolina Deslandes
18,049 listeners
Maria Carolina Martinez Deslandes (born August 27, 1991), known as Carolina Deslandes, is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. In December 2… read moreMaria Carolina Martinez Deslandes (born August 27, 1991), known as Carolina Deslandes, is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. In December 2010, she finished as the third-place finalist on the fourth season of Ídolos Portugal. View wikiMaria Carolina Martinez Deslandes (born August 27, 1991), known as Carolina Deslandes, is a Portuguese singer and songwriter. In December 2010, she finished as the third-place finalist on the fourth season of Ídolos Portugal. View wiki -
Cristina Branco
79,055 listeners
Cristina Branco was born in December, 1972, in Almeirim, Ribatejo, Portugal, where she still lives. Her music is deeply rooted in tradition… read moreCristina Branco was born in December, 1972, in Almeirim, Ribatejo, Portugal, where she still lives. Her music is deeply rooted in tradition, yet essentially modern. She grew up far from the fado houses of Lisbon and nothing suggested that she was predestined for the fado. Like almost all young Po… read more -
The Gift
56,611 listeners
1) Formed in 1994, The Gift was initially a side project of the Dead Souls, Nuno Gonçalves and Miguel Ribeiro’s band at the time. The evolu… read more1) Formed in 1994, The Gift was initially a side project of the Dead Souls, Nuno Gonçalves and Miguel Ribeiro’s band at the time. The evolution from one project to another was natural, as they felt the Dead Souls sound was limited by the… read more1) Formed in 1994, The Gift was initially a side project of the Dead Souls, Nuno Gonçalves and Miguel Ribeiro’s band at the time. The evolution from one project to another was natural, as they felt the Dead Souls sound was limited by their instrumentation (guitar, drums and bass)and they wanted t… read more