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Joana Amendoeira
29,162 listeners
Joana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and mo… read moreJoana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and moving harmonies. Amendoeira was born in Santarém, Portugal in 1982, making her the youngest singer … read moreJoana Amendoeira is a “New Generation” fado singer. Through her voice, fado reaches unique, sublime moments, powered by her sensuous and moving harmonies. Amendoeira was born in Santarém, Portugal in 1982, making her the youngest singer from Portugal performing fado around the world today. Her si… read more -
Maria Da Fé
16,493 listeners
Maria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eigh… read moreMaria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eighteen she moved to Lisbon, was soon hired to sing in the main fado houses and then the Estoril Casi… read moreMaria Da Fé began singing Fado early. Since the age of nine in her hometown, she participated in private parties, winning contests. At eighteen she moved to Lisbon, was soon hired to sing in the main fado houses and then the Estoril Casino. Her first disc was in 1959. In 1963 - 64 she began music… read more -
Argentina Santos
14,917 listeners
Argentina Santos (Maria Argentina Pinto dos Santos, Mouraria, Lisbon, Portugal, 6 February 1924 - 18 November 2019) was a Portuguese fado s… read moreArgentina Santos (Maria Argentina Pinto dos Santos, Mouraria, Lisbon, Portugal, 6 February 1924 - 18 November 2019) was a Portuguese fado singer, considered one of the last divas. Argentina Santos, since 1950 at the head of her restauran… read moreArgentina Santos (Maria Argentina Pinto dos Santos, Mouraria, Lisbon, Portugal, 6 February 1924 - 18 November 2019) was a Portuguese fado singer, considered one of the last divas. Argentina Santos, since 1950 at the head of her restaurant “Parreirinha de Alfama”, was born in Lisbon, in the Mourar… read more -
Mafalda Arnauth
24,975 listeners
Mafalda Arnauth, born in Lisbon, Portugal, in October of 1974, was at the time one of the latest revelations in fado. She started her caree… read moreMafalda Arnauth, born in Lisbon, Portugal, in October of 1974, was at the time one of the latest revelations in fado. She started her career in 1995 when invited by João Braga (an important fado singer) to participate in a concert at S. … read moreMafalda Arnauth, born in Lisbon, Portugal, in October of 1974, was at the time one of the latest revelations in fado. She started her career in 1995 when invited by João Braga (an important fado singer) to participate in a concert at S. Luis's Theater. What initially seemed to be a single ex… read more -
Carlos Ramos
10,058 listeners
He was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhor… read moreHe was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhora do Monte", his first great success. In 1959 he opened his own Fado house. "A genuine a… read moreHe was born in 1907 in Lisbon and passed away in 1969. , Around 1944, he debuted at Cafe Luso, in Bairro Alto, then performing "Senhora do Monte", his first great success. In 1959 he opened his own Fado house. "A genuine and typical 'alfacinha', Carlos Ramos, with incredi… read more -
Katia Guerreiro
40,317 listeners
Fado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an… read moreFado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an instrument known as the "viola da terra". In 1994 she moved to Lisbon where she was the… read moreFado singer Katia Guerreiro was born in South Africa in 1976 before moving to the Azores as a child. It was here that she learnt to play an instrument known as the "viola da terra". In 1994 she moved to Lisbon where she was the lead vocalist for "Os Charruas". In 2000, she san… read more -
Ana Sofia Varela
12,523 listeners
Ana Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when… read moreAna Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when she returned to the capital. Her first contact with fados came as she listened to songs by Amália… read moreAna Sofía Varela was born in Lisbon, although she grew up in the countryside (Serpa, Alentejo), where she lived until a few years ago, when she returned to the capital. Her first contact with fados came as she listened to songs by Amália, at the age of 10. By the time she was 14 years old, she ha… read more -
Alfredo Marceneiro
14,343 listeners
Alfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marcenei… read moreAlfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marceneiro - English; woodworker) was a Portuguese fado singer, owner of a singular voice, became a milest… read moreAlfredo Rodrigues Duarte (February 25, 1891 - June 26, 1982) better known as Alfredo Marceneiro due to his profession (Portuguese; marceneiro - English; woodworker) was a Portuguese fado singer, owner of a singular voice, became a milestone in this kind of music in Portugal. On June 10, 1984, he … read more -
Carlos Zel
9,519 listeners
Nascido na Parede, a 29 de Setembro de 1950, Carlos Zel inicou a sua carreira profissional em 1967. A primeira apresentação aconteceu, um a… read moreNascido na Parede, a 29 de Setembro de 1950, Carlos Zel inicou a sua carreira profissional em 1967. A primeira apresentação aconteceu, um ano depois, na Emissora Nacional. Fez teatro de revista e musical - "Aldeia da Roupa Suja"… read moreNascido na Parede, a 29 de Setembro de 1950, Carlos Zel inicou a sua carreira profissional em 1967. A primeira apresentação aconteceu, um ano depois, na Emissora Nacional. Fez teatro de revista e musical - "Aldeia da Roupa Suja" (1978), "A Severa" (1990) e "Ai Quem Me Aco… read more -
Liana
12,332 listeners
There are 2 artists with this name: 1. A Canadian Singer-Songwriter 2. A singer of fado music from Portugal 1. Canadian: LiANA (photo with Sylvia Tyson) Toronto-based Singer-Songwriter-Producer-Advocate-Minister-Chaplain. No doubt one of the best multi-taskers around. 2008 Toronto Exclusive Mag… read more