How to get into fado
fado: Portuguese music genre northsound.fm covers 98 fado artists with curated starting points for each.
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What's the best way to get into fado?
Start with Cesária Évora's "La Diva Aux Pieds Nus". It's one of the most accessible and representative entry points into fado.
Who are the best fado artists to start with?
Some of the best starting points for fado include Cesária Évora, António Zambujo and Cristina Branco. Each has a dedicated listening guide on northsound.fm.
What is fado?
Portuguese music genre