Fado (translated as destiny or fate) is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal, but probably with much earlier origins. In popular belief, Fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality Fado is simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure.
The most famous fado artist is Amalia Rodrigues. Here's a classic video of her singing a famous song that was later used sung by Ducle Pontes and used in the Primarl Fear movie soundtrack, "cancao do mar", song of the ocean.
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