The music, traditionally performed in an intimate setting known as a "fado house," is guitar-based, and built around classical guitar and the notoriously difficult 12-string Portuguese guitar.

Portuguese singer Carlos do Carmo, one of the country's most beloved artists who was known as the "Sinatra" of the soulful, melancholic fado music, died on Friday at the age of 81.

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A tribute concert for legendary fado singer Amália Rodrigues was held at New York's Carnegie Hall. The show featured fado singers Cristina Branco, Raquel Tavares, and Ricardo Ribeiro with the ...

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Meanwhile, the Romans lose all desire to fight upon hearing the melancholic "fado" Portuguese music. "I draw a slightly sad look paired with a small smile," said Conrad, explaining his "simple" method ...