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Aldina Duarte
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Her greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul … read moreHer greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul is revealed in her intelligent voice, in her rare timbre, in the way the words sound so organic, s… read moreHer greatest mystery is the definition of her soul as a Fado singer, given she grew up away from the "family" of Fado. That soul is revealed in her intelligent voice, in her rare timbre, in the way the words sound so organic, syllable by syllable, note by note… The poems, the music set … read more -
Carlos Paredes
46,309 listeners
Carlos Paredes (1925–2004) was a virtuoso of the Portuguese Guitar — a twelve-string member of the lute family not unlike a mandolin, tradi… read moreCarlos Paredes (1925–2004) was a virtuoso of the Portuguese Guitar — a twelve-string member of the lute family not unlike a mandolin, traditionally used as accompaniment in Fado music. He was also a composer whose formal invention effor… read moreCarlos Paredes (1925–2004) was a virtuoso of the Portuguese Guitar — a twelve-string member of the lute family not unlike a mandolin, traditionally used as accompaniment in Fado music. He was also a composer whose formal invention effortlessly grafted classical influences with, and extended the … read more -
Rodrigo Leão
87,589 listeners
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Rui Veloso
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Pedro Moutinho
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Jorge Palma
35,269 listeners
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Sérgio Godinho
24,860 listeners
Sérgio Godinho is a Portuguese poet, composer, and singer. He was born in 1945 in Porto, Portugal, and is, probably, the greatest name of P… read moreSérgio Godinho is a Portuguese poet, composer, and singer. He was born in 1945 in Porto, Portugal, and is, probably, the greatest name of Portuguese popular music, after José Afonso. Their music styles are quite different: often Sérgio … read moreSérgio Godinho is a Portuguese poet, composer, and singer. He was born in 1945 in Porto, Portugal, and is, probably, the greatest name of Portuguese popular music, after José Afonso. Their music styles are quite different: often Sérgio Godinho's songs are of a more urban style. Godinho was … read more -
José Afonso
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