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May 15, 2017 · The greatest Portuguese fadista of all time was Amália Rodrigues, the ‘Queen of Fado’ – the entire country even went into three days of mourning when she passed away in 1999 – but here are a few current fado singers who have definitely made names for themselves.
- Portuguese Writers
An inspired realist whose brilliant depictions of then...
- Neighbourhood
Alfama is perhaps the most charming part of Lisbon, not to...
- Fado
Although there are many fadistas (fado musicians) such as...
- Portuguese Writers
May 22, 2024 · Lisbon-native Carminho, a renowned fadista (fado singer) and composer, has a captivating cameo role where she sings and plays the traditional 12-string Portuguese guitar while the lead...
Maria Severa was the first to be given the title of fadista in the 1830s, but her music elevated the forlorn melancholy she experienced in her neighborhood. The lyrics of her often improvised songs are not widely known, but the subjects and sentiments have echoed throughout fado’s history.
Oct 21, 2021 · Fadista Dinis Paiva, a widely known Fado singer and also the owner of the restaurant, started the tradition of having a Fado night at his restaurant, O Dinis, every Monday night. His daughter, Natalia Paiva-Neves is now running the restaurant and keeps the tradition alive.
- Introduction
- The Origin of Fado and Its Evolution
- The Two Main Varieties of Fado
- Fado Nowadays
- Conclusion
Fado. It is more than a musical genre. It is a feeling. It is the feeling of anticipation, sadness, pain and love. It is a way of being. Fado is Portugal's musical pride and is considered one of the country's national treasures. It is a musical genre that hides the history of Lisbon and Coimbra and is the most recognized music of Portugal. What dis...
Fado means destiny. It is associated with the Portuguese word ''saudade'', which was used in the 13th century. The meaning of this word is very difficult to be translated into other languages, because it expresses an amalgamation of emotions. It expresses a deep emotional state, an expected melancholy. Therefore, fado is the words of the soul. This...
There are two main varieties of fado: the Coimbra fado, which is more sophisticated and the Lisbon fado, which is the most popular. The Coimbra fado was introduced to the city of Coimbra in the middle of the 19th century and through the students it became known in the academic community of the town. The themes of Coimbra fado concern student's ever...
From the 70s, the fado developed rapidly. Television, radio, and discography played a decisive role in this evolution. Two of the greatest fado singers who contributed to the success of fado were Amália Rodrigues, who established the most famous form of fado songs, and Carlos do Carmo. Many other important artists followed, including the internatio...
Fado is a musical form that combines the folk and traditional music of Portugal. Fado travels the world on internationally marketed recordings by amazing singers. It is not just a music genre, but the hidden part of the soul of the Portuguese people. It is their own destiny. It is love, pain, happiness, sadness, and memories. Lead yourself to the h...
New Queens of Fado (2012) [Compilation] "This is a good introduction to the female fadistas of the new generation, including Mariza, Ana Moura, Cristina Branco, Mísia, Carminho, Katia Guerreiro, Mafalda Arnauth and others."
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May 23, 2024 · Fado singer Carminho wowed audiences with her performance in Poor Things. Here’s where she catches fado in Lisbon, from the iconic Mesa de Frades to insider hangout Tasca da Bela.
