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Mafalda Arnauth
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Maria Teresa de Noronha
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D. Maria Teresa do Carmo de Noronha, (November 7, 1918 – July 5, 1993) was a Portuguese aristocrat and a fado singer. Maria Teresa de Noron… read moreD. Maria Teresa do Carmo de Noronha, (November 7, 1918 – July 5, 1993) was a Portuguese aristocrat and a fado singer. Maria Teresa de Noronha’s particularity in fado is due to her voice, expressive force and her synchronization with the … read moreD. Maria Teresa do Carmo de Noronha, (November 7, 1918 – July 5, 1993) was a Portuguese aristocrat and a fado singer. Maria Teresa de Noronha’s particularity in fado is due to her voice, expressive force and her synchronization with the instruments. Her beautiful, natural soprano voice, rigorousl… read more
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Aldina Duarte
9,877 listeners
Her greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul … read moreHer greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul is revealed in her intelligent voice, in her rare timbre, in the way the words sound so organic, s… read moreHer greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul is revealed in her intelligent voice, in her rare timbre, in the way the words sound so organic, syllable by syllable, note by note… The poems, the music set … read more
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Joana Amendoeira
30,747 listeners
Joana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and mo… read moreJoana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and moving harmonies. Amendoeira was born in Santarém, Portugal in 1982, making her the youngest singer … read moreJoana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and moving harmonies. Amendoeira was born in Santarém, Portugal in 1982, making her the youngest singer from Portugal performing fado around the world today. Her si… read more
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Katia Guerreiro
43,731 listeners
Fado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an… read moreFado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an instrument known as the "viola da terra". In 1994 she moved to Lisbon where she was the… read moreFado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an instrument known as the "viola da terra". In 1994 she moved to Lisbon where she was the lead vocalist for "Os Charruas". In 2000, she san… read more
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Argentina Santos
16,062 listeners
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Maria Da Fé
17,695 listeners
Maria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eigh… read moreMaria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eighteen she moved to Lisbon, was soon hired to sing in the main fado houses and then the Estoril Casi… read moreMaria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eighteen she moved to Lisbon, was soon hired to sing in the main fado houses and then the Estoril Casino. Her first disc was in 1959. In 1963 - 64 she began music… read more
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Alfredo Marceneiro
15,741 listeners
Alfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marcenei… read moreAlfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marceneiro - English; woodworker) was a Portuguese fado singer, owner of a singular voice, became a milest… read moreAlfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marceneiro - English; woodworker) was a Portuguese fado singer, owner of a singular voice, became a milestone in this kind of music in Portugal. On June 10, 1984, he … read more
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Carlos Ramos
11,087 listeners
He was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhor… read moreHe was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhora do Monte", his first great success. In 1959 he opened his own Fado house. "A genuine a… read moreHe was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhora do Monte", his first great success. In 1959 he opened his own Fado house. "A genuine and typical 'alfacinha', Carlos Ramos, with incredi… read more
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Ana Sofia Varela
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Ana Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when… read moreAna Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when she returned to the capital. Her first contact with fados came as she listened to songs by Amália… read moreAna Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when she returned to the capital. Her first contact with fados came as she listened to songs by Amália, at the age of 10. By the time she was 14 years old, she ha… read more