The headline bids goodbye to António Chainho and highlights the notable silence or absence of the Portuguese guitar during a tribute to the Maestro, suggesting a poignant moment in the homage.
Farewell, António Chainho: the Portuguese guitar falls silent at the tribute to the Maestro
Tuesday, 27 January 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
Fado is a traditional Portuguese music genre characterized by melancholic singing and themes of longing and fate, with distinct Lisbon and Coimbra styles; it was inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2011. For expats, fado is both a living cultural tradition and a common tourist experience — attending a small fado house in Lisbon or Coimbra offers insight into Portuguese history, language and social life.
