Fado masterpieces. Recommended popular songs.

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.

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.

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.

Água e melCristina Branco

Cristina Branco *Live #7* Água e mel

Cristina Branco from Portugal.

In her childhood she was familiar with jazz and other genres, but at 18, a record of Amália Rodrigues given by her grandfather led her into the world of fado.

While honoring tradition, she has built a unique style that incorporates poetry and elements from other genres.

The piece we introduce here is a classic also sung by the Queen of Fado.

Her voice is striking—sweet yet aching—stirring complex emotions that melt together like water and honey.

The delicate timbre of the Portuguese guitar etches the fateful sentiment of fado deeply into the heart.

This work is included on her live album “Live,” released in 2006.

It was also performed at her 2008 Paris concert, demonstrating her respect for Amália.

On nights when you want to immerse yourself in a melancholy yet beautiful melody, or when you wish to quietly gather your thoughts alone, listening to it will let you feel the profound depths of fado.

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.