Fado masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

Os PutosCarlos do Carmo

CARLOS DO CARMO – Os Putos (ao vivo Coliseu dos Recreios)

Carlos do Carmo, who opened up new horizons for Portugal’s national music, fado, by incorporating elements of orchestra and jazz.

The work he released in 1978 conjures warm yet faintly wistful scenes, as if leafing through an old picture book.

Centered on the simple everyday lives of children, this piece seamlessly blends his gently enveloping vocals with rich, delicate orchestration.

Released as a single and also included on that year’s album “Dez Fados Vividos,” it has long been cherished by many fado fans.

When you want to feel a quiet warmth that nestles close to your heart amid busy days, be sure to give it a listen.

Dona do meu narizMaria Emília

Maria Emília – Dona do meu nariz

Fadista Maria Emília, born in Brazil and whose talent blossomed in Portugal.

Set for release in February 2025, this approximately 3-minute-29-second work rides on serene string tones, richly singing of a poised figure who stays true to her own will.

The lyrics and composition by Joana Espadinha beautifully fuse the traditional resonance of fado with a contemporary message, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

It’s a track that hints at a new horizon in expression for her, who also received high acclaim for the album “Casa de Fado.” This song will keep close company with those seeking an introspective moment or a quiet source of strength.

Dia NãoMatilde Cid

MATILDE CID | “Dia Não” (Official Music Video)

Fado, with its soul-stirring vocals and guitar timbres, holds a unique allure.

One of its contemporary torchbearers is Matilde Cid from Portugal.

Having been exposed to a wide range of music, including jazz and blues, she weaves her own sensibilities into traditional fado.

In this song, for which she penned the lyrics herself, she delicately sings of the subtleties of everyday emotions, striking a chord with listeners.

Her voice—sweet yet powerful—blends beautifully with the gentle tones of the Portuguese guitar.

Released as a single in September 2023, the track is also featured on her November 2023 album Desassossego, which received praise from German radio stations.

It’s a piece best enjoyed on a quiet, contemplative night, or whenever you long to be carried away by sounds from afar.

Fado Do ContraCuca Roseta

Cuca Roseta – Fado Do Contra

This is a video of a fado song by Cuca Roseta, a Lisbon native born in 1981.

Rather than the melancholic traditional style, she sings with a much more cheerful vibe, and the up-tempo performance makes for an enjoyable listening experience.

Leva-me aos FadosAna Moura

Ana Moura – Leva-me aos Fados

Ana Moura is a fado singer from Portugal with roots in African music.

She skillfully weaves elements of jazz and pop into traditional fado, earning worldwide acclaim.

Released in November 2009, this single vividly conveys fado’s inherent emotions of “fate” and “sorrow” through Moura’s passionate, sensuous low voice.

It blends beautifully with the plaintive melodies of the Portuguese guitar, creating a track that stirs the listener’s soul.

The album featuring this work, Leva-me aos Fados, was certified platinum in Portugal, and in May 2010 she won Best Individual Performer at the Portuguese Golden Globes.

It’s a song that will quietly accompany you when you want to feel a foreign night breeze or seek a voice that resonates deep within your heart.

Teus Olhos nos MeusTeresinha Landeiro

Teresinha Landeiro – Teus Olhos nos Meus

Teresinha Landeiro has emerged on Portugal’s fado scene.

Enchanted at age 11 by the songs of the great Ana Moura, she began her musical career in 2008 and is a richly talented singer.

This work, with lyrics she penned herself, presses upon the heart with an urgency that feels like peering into the depths of the soul.

Characterized by a style that pursues a more introspective theme—what she calls “Fado Perseguição”—it pairs the wistful melodies of the Portuguese guitar with her soul-stirring voice to move listeners profoundly.

Released in June 2018, the song was also included on her milestone debut album, Namoro.

Lend it your ear when you want to cherish time alone, or on nights when you wish to quietly immerse yourself in thoughts of someone special.

Fado rosa mariaJoana Amendoeira

Joana Amendoeira – Fado rosa maria

She is an active fado singer from Santarém, Portugal.

Despite her dignified and imposing presence, there is an undeniable freshness about her—perhaps because she is still a young singer in her thirties.

Expectations are high for her future success.