Fado singer Carlos do Carmo, first Portuguese to win Grammy
Fado singer Carlos do Carmo has made history by becoming the first Portuguese artist to win a Grammy, arguably the world’s most prestigious music award. The Latin Recording Academy, organiser
Fado in Ferragudo
The next Arte Algarve Club Evening will be a fado show with local singer Ondina Santos on Wednesday, May 21 at 7.30pm. The venue is the Casa Grande in the
Fado defines Portuguese culture, says Cavaco Silva
Fado, Portugal’s special brand of folk music, has been considered “the most genuine expression of the Portuguese culture” by the country’s President Cavaco Silva. “Fado is a characteristic trait of
Fado concert in aid of animal welfare
Algarve fado singer Ricardo Neto, who was once helped by animal protection association APAA with the sterilisation of his dogs, is now returning the favour by organising a charity concert
Fado and African beats
Every other Thursday night there is a Club Evening at the Galeria Arte Algarve in Lagoa. The last event was on November 7 with Fado star Ondina Santos, who enthralled
Fado evening in Vale do Lobo
Singer Nuno da Câmara Pereira will perform at Vale do Lobo’s Auditorium tomorrow night (Saturday April 24), promising an evening to remember from one of Fado’s best known stars. With