Singer Carminho is the most nominated artist for the 8th edition of the Play Portuguese Music Awards, with four nominations, the organization announced today.
Carminho is the most nominated artist for the Play Portuguese Music Awards
Wednesday, 18 March 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.



