Fado Minor
It is not known who created it, but it is considered the king of Fados. It has a simple harmonization (tonic and dominant), in a minor key, and favours the fado singer’s expression and improvisation.
Fado Corrido
Fado Corrido, together with Fado Menor, is one of the most important Fados and its authorship is also unknown.
Fado Cravo
Created by Alfredo Marceneiro, one of the greatest promoters of Fado in the 19th century. XX, is one of the most beloved themes in the Fado community
Fado Alberto
A composition by Miguel Ramos, where we can hear an innovative harmonic path for the time.
Fado Menor do Porto
Created by José Joaquim Cavalheiro Jr., in this Fado we can hear the influence of Andalusian culture.
Fado Vianinha
It is one of the classics of Traditional Fado and was composed by Francisco Viana.
Fado Daisies
Composed by Miguel Ramos, it’s a good example of the “castiço” style.
Fado Vitória
Composed by Joaquim Campos, Fado Vitória is a classic interpreted here by Fernando Maurício, considered the king of Fado.
Fado Bailado
A creation by Alfredo Marceneiro, immortalized by the voice of Amália Rodrigues, the queen of Fado.
Fado Bizarro
One of my favorites, created by Acácio Gomes dos Santos, in an interpretation by Carminho, one of the best contemporary fado singers.
