Portal do Fado

Florência From a very early age, Florência is fascinated by fado. She listens, memorises and sings all the greatest hits, namely those from Amália Rodrigues’ repertoire.

Francisco José Francisco José Galopim de Carvalho was one of the most outstanding singers in the light music universe between the 50s and 70s.

Francisco Pessoa Francisco Pessoa passeava ainda a sua juventude quando começou a cantar o Fado. Tinha então 17 anos e fazia-se acompanhar de José Nunes e Paco Peres.

Frei Hermano da Câmara Falar de Frei Hermano da Camara é pretender que as palavras definam, na sua limitada capacidade sugestiva, a ideia de uma personalidade transcendente.

Frutuoso França Frutuoso França was born in Alcântara, Lisbon, on February 26, 1912.

Gabino Ferreira Gabino Ferreira was introduced to the fado universe at a very early stage, listening to it on the radio.

Gisela João Born and raised in Barcelos, Gisela João lived in Porto for six years and arrived in Lisbon two years ago to make history.

Gonçalo Salgueiro Gonçalo was born in Montemor-o-Novo, on November 7, and raised into music and its most traditional expression.

Hélder Moutinho Helder Moutinho was born in 1969, in Oeiras, and it’s probably from this daily intimacy with the sea that emerges the major characteristic of this Fado singe.

Helena Tavares Fadista popular, nascida na zona oriental de Lisboa em 1932 (será madrinha da marcha de Marvila desde 1970 até morrer).