Fado Music ALA Portuguese
August 8th, 2008 . by Roxor
Fado, a very popular Portuguese music genre is always known to create waves in the Portuguese music industry. The early history of Fado can be traced back to the 1820s, but the exact origin of this music genre is still untraceable. In the earlier era, Fado was an eclectic mix of African slave rhythms and the traditional sailors’ music of Portuguese origin.
Fado is chiefly characterized by mournful lyrics and tunes. It is by far the most famous music genre of Portugal and the exact term ‘Fado’ can be signified as ‘fate’ or ‘destiny’. In the country, Fado is also regarded as a rewarding experience. The first Fado singer who rose to great heights in the early nineteenth century was Maria Severa Onofriana. Carlos Paredes and his father Artur Paredes, the pioneers of this music genre, made a significant contribution to this art form. However, the later version of Fado music materialized only in the twentieth century and today it is accepted with much warmth and grace.
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