The rich, melancholy melodies of Fado music are steeped in the history of the Portuguese. Fado, explains playwright Elaine Avila, is the feeling of saudade —the happiness of beautiful days long gone and the pain of knowing they will never return.
The rich, melancholy melodies of Fado music are steeped in the history of the Portuguese. Fado, explains playwright Elaine Avila, is the feeling of saudade —the happiness of beautiful days long gone and the pain of knowing they will never return.
Mariza, The Queen of Fado, is returning to perform at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The internationally acclaimed singer is performing works from her most recent album, Mundo, on Wednesday, November 2 2016 in the Chan Shun Concert Hall.