(Portugal) While the African dances contributing to Fado's history may now be hard to discern, the legacy of Portuguese poetry is readily apparent. The first great fadista that we know...

The performer who can hold us in their spell and take us into their world through the force of their personality is the focus of this selection of videos from...

(Portugal) Mariza has been widely hailed as the heir to "Fadista" legend Amália Rodrigues.  More than a great voice, she is a consummate performer who can wring either subtle nuances...

(Portugal) Although we usually associate fado with dark, fatalistic  messages, there is a repertoire of 'happy' fado. "Oiça lá ó Senhor Vinho' comes from this repertoire, and is as hearty and...