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In “A Alma Só Está Bem Onde Não Cabe” (The Soul Is Only Well Where It Does Not Fit), Ricardo Ribeiro, a fado singer passionate about poetry and philosophy, sings of himself and others with emotion and inspiration.
Beforehand, the nerves and the wishes. Afterwards, the praise, the fans, and the family. During the concert, a night of recognition in a show unique to date. We accompanied the fado singer at the country's largest venue.
In “A Alma Só Está Bem Onde Não Cabe” (The Soul Is Only Well Where It Does Not Fit), Ricardo Ribeiro, a fado singer passionate about poetry and philosophy, sings of himself and others with emotion and inspiration.
Sara Correia, Veigh, Vizinhos and Quim Barreiros are the first confirmed names for the Sol da Caparica Festival, which will take place between 13 and 16 August at the Parque Urbano da Costa da Caparica. Artist Sara Correia, one of the most striking voices of the new generation of fado, will take the stage on 13 August. The performance by Veigh, one of the most prominent names in the new wave of Brazilian urban music, is scheduled for 14 August. The following day, it will be the turn of Vizinhos, an Évora phenomenon that has stood out for its irreverent approach, with hits such as Pôr do Sol. Quim Barreiros will take the stage on 16 August. Tickets for the 2026 edition are already available at blueticket.pt and at usual locations. The first sales phase starts with the 1st batch, which includes daily tickets (€28), 2-day passes (€48) and 4-day passes (€82). Sara Correia: “I like to sing other things, I just don't know how to sing in any other way. That is my fado.”
In “A Alma Só Está Bem Onde Não Cabe” (The Soul Is Only Well Where It Does Not Fit), Ricardo Ribeiro, a fado singer passionate about poetry and philosophy, sings of himself and others with emotion and inspiration.
The Fado singer and guitarist Carlos Macedo, elected king of Fado in Mozambique in 1972, died this morning at the age of 79 at the Hospital de Santa Maria, a source from the Casa do Artista told the Lusa agency.
She was 86 years old. She had lived in Brazil since 1953.
Maria Alcina Pinto da Costa Duarte was born in northern Portugal and moved to Rio de Janeiro in the 1950s, where she helped introduce the genre.
Rita Braga performs a duet with JP Simões on the track 'Chão de Estrelas', presented as a preview of her forthcoming 'Fado Tropical' project.
The last of the great masters of the Portuguese guitar has died.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa highlights a “leading figure in the Portuguese guitar and in fado”.
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.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, today lamented the death of musician António Chainho, whom he described as 'a leading figure in the Portuguese guitar and fado' and 'an inspiring symbol for generations of instrumentalists'.
He was one of the foremost names in the national art of Portuguese guitar playing, a musician and creator who embraced the noble instrument of fado from childhood. He forged an international career, bringing the Portuguese guitar into dialogue with other cultures — from India to Brazil and Africa — presenting it with solo dignity at the head of some of the world’s leading orchestras and alongside celebrated voices such as Carlos do Carmo and Gal Costa. His greatest achievement? 'I think I helped to liberate the guitar.'
Musician Jorge Fernando began his career at the invitation of composer António Chainho, whom he recalls as a genuine and kind person.
António Chainho died on Tuesday at his home in Alfragide, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on the day he would have turned 88.
Announcement at 12:00: the musician and composer António Chainho has died.
He began playing among fado musicians in the 1960s, after finishing compulsory military service, during which he showcased his musical talents on a tour of Mozambique.
António Chainho, a master of the Portuguese guitar known for his contributions to fado and Portuguese music, has died at the age of 88.
Musician and composer António Chainho died today at his home in Alfragide, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on what would have been his 88th birthday, his artistic agent told Lusa.
Raquel Tavares speaks without romanticising about the industry and the decision to stop when she no longer recognised herself. The fado singer explains her return to music and talks about the importance of now being able to decide for herself.
Raquel Tavares speaks without romanticism about the industry and her decision to stop when she no longer recognised herself. The fado singer explains her return to music and discusses the importance of now being able to make decisions for herself.
A Charity Fado Night will take place on Saturday, January 31 at the Sociedade Vencedora Portimense in Portimão, in support of the local Explorer Scouts from Portimão’s 159th Group of The post Charity Fado Night in support of Portimão’s Explorer Scouts appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Title of a work by fado singer Camané featuring the lyric poems of Luís de Camões set to music.
