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ortugal's sound, has a name, it's name is "Fado", the most popular form of sung
Portuguese folklore. Born is Lisbon, it expanded throughout the
country, and today, it is Portugal's internationally well know musical
expression. This popularity was achieved through superior
voices that introduced this magical art abroad. Poems and wonderful
melody with heart felt sentiment that generations of "Fadistas" gave to
this music, liberated Fado from the need to understand the meaning
of it's words.
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is in this context, that Páteo de Alfama is proud to present a luxurious
cast of performers, including Cidália Moreira, the artist with most
performances in Portugal, and who's voice mirrors the true sadness that fado
requires, as well as expressing the joyful soul needed during cheerful
fados.
Maria Mendes, is a common face on Portuguese TV,
boasting an important international career, that includes performing with
the likes of Julien Clerc, Joe Dassin or Charles Aznavour.
Tânia Oleiro is considered to be a revelation of
the new generation of Fado and Vânia Duarte is one of the 20 singers
selected in a television competition with more than 30.000 competitors.
Ultimately, at Páteo de Alfama you'll witness the
true meaning of "Fado", and understand why this art touches the hearts of
millions worldwide.
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