The idea comes from the Tunisian ambassador to Portugal, Naoufel Hdia. Musicians from both sides are already rehearsing to perform a show in Lisbon and another in Tunisia at the end of spring.
Fusion between Maalouf and Fado
Sunday, 5 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.
