Fado masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

Dia De FolgaAna Moura

Ana Moura – Dia De Folga

Ana Moura, who debuted in 2003 and hails from Santarém, Portugal, is a fado singer who has gained international recognition and success.

She is also the youngest fado singer ever nominated for the Netherlands’ Edison Award.

Meu Amor de LongeRaquel Tavares

Raquel Tavares – Meu Amor de Longe

Although it’s called fado, this song is a modern fado with a strong, bright pop flavor.

In this music video, the artist actually walks through the streets of Portugal, meeting locals as the story unfolds.

It’s a video that even people who’ve never been to Portugal can enjoy.

Lisboa Menina e Moça (ao vivo Coliseu)Carlos do Carmo

CARLOS DO CARMO – Lisboa Menina e Moça (ao vivo Coliseu)

This is a showcase by Carlos do Carmo, a fado singer in his seventies.

From its traditional and conservative atmosphere, it exudes a classic, understated cool.

I can’t think of anyone but him who looks so fitting singing fado in a suit.

Maria MadalenaLucilia do Carmo

Maria Madalena-Lucilia do Carmo.

This is a popular song by Lucília do Carmo, one of the classic, renowned fado singers.

The lyrics are about Mary Magdalene.

It can be considered a work that features a uniquely Portuguese blend, reflecting the country’s strong Christian heritage.

SÓ NÓS DOISTONY DE MATOS

Só Nós Dois

This is a classic song by Tony de Matos, an essential male fado singer.

It’s a video of gritty, classic fado.

The black-and-white footage gives it an even more old-fashioned, musical-style feel.

The Japanese title translation would be “Just the Two of Us.”

Canção do Mar (videoclip oficial)Dulce Pontes

Dulce Pontes-Canção do Mar (videoclip oficial)

Dulce Pontes creates highly original music based on fado while blending in a variety of other elements such as pop and classical.

Many of her released songs are also written and composed by herself.

Vejam BemZeca Afonso

Zeca Afonso – Vejam Bem

This is Zeca Afonso, a Portuguese singer-songwriter who was active in the 1970s.

His songs—especially their lyrics—carried strong political protest messages that contrasted sharply with the melodies.

Perhaps because of that, it seems he was arrested by the police multiple times.