Fado cover

Fado

Carminho · 2009

37 min · 14 tracks · fado

A haunting blend of traditional fado melodies with contemporary pop sensibilities that evoke deep emotion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • haunting emotional resonance
  • reflective moments of nostalgia
  • intimate listening for solitude
  • short tracks for quick immersion

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party atmosphere
  • prefer longer, expansive albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2009, 'Fado' marked Carminho's debut album, establishing her as a prominent voice in the revival of fado music. At this point, she was transitioning from a lesser-known singer to a significant figure in Portugal's music scene, setting the stage for her future successes and collaborations.
Stylistic neighbors
Luciana Abreu· Mariza· Katia Guerreiro

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Escrevi teu nome no vento 3:14
  • 2 A Bia da Mouraria 2:14
  • 3 Meu amor marinheiro 3:03
  • 4 Palavras dadas 1:44
  • 5 Espelho quebrado 3:14
  • 6 Marcha de Alfama 2:35
  • 7 O Tejo corre no Tejo 2:38
  • 8 A voz 3:44
  • 9 Voltar a ser 2:08
  • 10 Carta a Lisboa 2:32
  • 11 Carta a Leslie Burke 2:40
  • 12 Uma vida noutra vida 2:07
  • 13 Nunca é silêncio vão 2:22
  • 14 Senhora da Nazaré 2:41

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