Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, Fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality Fado is simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure.
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| 1 | Mariza — Loucura |
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| 2 | Katia Guerreiro — Amor De Mel, Amor De Fel |
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| 3 | Mariza — Primavera |
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| 4 | Carlos do Carmo — Canoas Do Tejo |
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| 5 | Madredeus — Lisboa Rainha Do Mar |
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| 6 | Amália Rodrigues — Uma Casa Portuguesa |
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| 7 | Mariza — Meu Fado Meu |
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| 8 | Katia Guerreiro — Rosa Vermelha |
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| 9 | Maria Teresa de Noronha — Fado em Cinco Estilos |
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| 10 | Mariza — Maria Lisboa |
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