The Fado singer has just released the album 'A Alma Só está bem onde Não cabe'
Ricardo Ribeiro talks about his new album, childhood and obesity: "When there are many dreams, sadness is of little relevance"
Monday, 13 April 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.
