WELCOME ! !

We are developing this site to promote and celebrate fado with the goal of creating an informative and useful resource.

To those visitors with whom we have communicated over the past several months - well, it took longer than we thought, but we are now able to devote some time and effort towards achieving this goal...

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Zambujeira do Mar

It has been announced that Mariza will play the Festival Sudoeste at Zambujeira on 7th August (although, at the time of writing, this has not been confirmed on the festival website).

Lisbon Fado Festival

Concerts throughout June at São Jorge Castle and the Fado Museum, Lisbon. DATES

UNESCO World Heritage

Fado announced as a candidate for entry to the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural List.

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Free Publicity!!

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PORTUGAL

Severe Drought

Following a dry and hotter than average May, 66% of mainland Portugal is experiencing severe drought conditions.  (Info:  Portuguese Institute of Meteorology)

European Elections

Victory for the PSD (centre-right) 8 seats (were 7); second the PS (Socialists) 7 (were 12); and third (by a couple of thousand votes) the B.E. (Left Bloc) 3 (one).