* mwisckol@ocregister.com:
Moms is asking for some fado for christmas, having like what she's heard on her PBS station but not having any. Recommendations? Who are the most popular singers?
The err... old school queen: Amália Rodrigues
For the new school, start with both Mísia [singing since 1990; new album is "Canto"; also try "Ritual", "Paixões Diagonais", "Garras dos Sentidos" etc. -- don't confuse her with the Japanese Misia (no accent, _not_ fado)] and Mariza (singing since 1999; albums "Fado em mim" & "Fado Curvo"). Continue on with Dulce Pontes (try "O Primeiro Canto" w/ Wayne Shorter & Trilok Gurtu), Cristina Branco, and while not always entirely fado, Madredeus.
* "Nuno Climaco Pinto" <nuno.climaco.pinto@sapo.pt>:
Dulce Pontes is not a fado singer.
Well, of course many would argue that none of these 'new fadistas' are really fado singers. All of them bring in outside influences. If the initial poster wants to stay pure with his gift, he can stick with Amália.
And to be quite honest i think that she is really a bad singer. Just my two cents.
Fair enough. I still recommend that newcomers listen to all of these singers and decide for themselves... -Patrick NP: Gillian Welch - "Soul Journey" OD: Zappa/Mothers - "One Size Fits All"