Fado masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

Só Nós DoisAdélia Pedros

Fado – Adélia Pedrosa – Só Nós Dois

The charming, smiling Adélia Pedrosa, an active Portuguese fado singer, delivers a beautifully tender performance.

Singing and playing in a traditional, standard style, she continues to convey the heart of Portugal, and her future endeavors are well worth following.

SANTA MARIA MAIORJOANA LANÇA

JOANA LANÇA – GALA DO FADO – SANTA MARIA MAIOR

This is a scene from a Fado event held at Lisbon Cathedral.

Although it was filmed from a bit of a distance, you can still catch a glimpse of Joanna Lança delivering a compelling performance.

It’s wonderful to listen to Fado in such a quintessentially Portuguese setting.

Pica do 7António Zambujo

António Zambujo – Pica do 7

From the heartwarming, modern-fado genre, this song by António Zambujo is recommended even for those listening to fado for the first time.

The music video features António himself and his band members, resulting in a piece with a clear message.

Pouco TempoAna Laíns

Ana Laíns “Pouco Tempo”

Ana Laíns, a Portuguese singer known as the “colorful diva,” began her professional career after winning one of Portugal’s largest fado competitions in 1999.

While rooted in traditional fado, her captivating style flexibly incorporates elements of jazz and world music.

The gem of a song we’re introducing is featured on her landmark debut album, Sentidos.

In it, the poignancy of feelings that cannot be fully conveyed within limited time—and the unique, aching emotion of fado—are expressed with deep sensitivity.

With the addition of cello and accordion, new hues are woven into the traditional sound.

This piece appears on the album Sentidos, released in July 2006, marking the opening chapter of her musical world.

When you want to quietly immerse yourself in feelings beyond words, or on a night when you long to feel the Portuguese saudade, why not listen closely?

Escrevi Teu Nome No VentoCarminho

Carminho – Escrevi Teu Nome No Vento (IPMA Performance 2021)

Carminho is a distinguished fado singer from Portugal.

Born into a musical family, she has carried fado in her soul since childhood.

This track from her debut album “Fado,” released in May 2009, draws on the traditional style of “Fado Carriche,” intertwining her soul-stirring, emotionally rich voice with the delicate tones of the Portuguese guitar to exquisite effect.

The work was highly acclaimed, earning platinum certification in Portugal despite being a debut.

It is a gem for anyone who longs to be enveloped by a poignant melody and voice that tug at the heartstrings, and for all who wish to experience authentic fado.

E Às Vezes Dou Por MimCristina Branco

Cristina Branco – E Às Vezes Dou Por Mim

It’s a delightful track where her sweet vocals ride a melody that blends classical fado with a modern freshness.

Watching this video, which features her and the band members, gives you a vivid, live-concert feel.

NaufrágioNaomi Chiaki

Naomi Chiaki – Foghorn (Muteki) – Shipwreck 1988 [Live]

There’s no one else among Japanese artists who can sing fado with such aching poignancy.

Chiaki Naomi’s rendition of “Muteki” is a towering masterpiece—brimming with emotion and as powerful as performances by singers from Portugal itself.

A fado you can listen to in Japanese is a wonderful thing.