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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.

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.

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.

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?