Mariza began singing fado as a child, before she could read. Her father sketched out little cartoon stories to help her remember the lyrics. At the age of five, she would join in the spontaneous singing at her parent’s restaurant in Mouraria, one of Lisbon’s most traditional neighborhoods. Mariza was born in Mozambique, but her family moved to Portugal when she was a baby, giving her plenty of time to get immersed directly in the “Fado Houses” where singing is part of everyday life. “They all stand on emotions”, says Mariza, “Fado is an emotional kind of music full of passion, sorrow, jealousy, grief, and often satire.”
Mariza walks the fine line necessary to both genuinely carry the fado’s tradition and bring it freshness for today. Her performance style captures the raw emotion that characterizes the genre, but with her own personal twist. Mariza is a performer who has it all - charisma, stunning looks, a voice to die for and shows that deal in musical passion and drama. With her heart breaking voice, she performs with graceful, dramatic gestures, leaving slender wistful notes hanging in the air. If you cannot understand Portuguese, there is no problem. The way she sings fado communicates directly to the soul and the emotions, tugging at the heart with a performance that speaks of longing, love and nostalgia.
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Hello Sr. Manuel obrigado pela sua presenca ontem no meu programa. Em nome da comunidade grande esforco por buscar bilhetes para a Mariza. Eu e a minha esposa estivemos a ver voce e sua familia a cozinhar no canal 3 e tambem no canal de ludlow. Sempre as suas ordems o que for preciso. Estou aqui ao vosso servido com qualquer informacao que for preciso. Antonio Goncalves
What a fantastic concert in Amherst MA. Mariza was fabulous as she drew the audience into her performance. She made everyone feel as if she was singing directly to them. If you’ve never experienced Fado, take the opportunity to see one of the best while she is touring the USA for the next couple months.
