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Ladies of Fado
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Artist Name: Ladies of Fado
Genre: Fado
Country: Portugal

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The fado has been played and sung in Portugal since the 18th century. The voice interpreting this music has its own modulations and inflexions which, to an extent, come close to Arab chants, rich with ornaments.


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Image: As Senhoras do Fado [1925 - 1945]

As Senhoras do Fado [1925 - 1945]

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