Fado singer Cuca Roseta presented her new album, Tradição, in Lisbon this Wednesday, April 22, before a room filled with family, friends, artists, and professional partners, in a gathering marked by emotion and the symbolism of a return to the roots of fado. During the presentation, the singer explained the spiritual and personal context behind the new songs, emphasizing the idea of an inner journey and individual mission. Guests such as Sofia Escobar and Rita Ribeiro praised the album's emotional depth and the artist's talent, while manager Miguel Capucho highlighted that the release marks the beginning of a new international cycle, with ambitions to expand into markets like Japan and Australia. With this album, Roseta returns to traditional fado, blending heritage, identity, and contemporary expression.
Cuca Roseta presents 'Tradição' in Lisbon in a room full of friends, artists, and family (watch the videos)
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.










