FADO earns UNESCO recognition

Streetart of Amália, Lisbon

That's right! Today the Portuguese FADO was added to UNESCO's List of World's Intangible Cultural Heritage which includes traditions and skills passed on within generations.
For those who aren't very acquainted with FADO, Fado songs are usually peformed by a solo singer, male or female, traditionally accompanied by a wire-strung accoustic guitar and the Portuguese guitar. The most famous Fado singer was / is Amália Rodrigues, who in the 20th century made Fado known beyond Portugal, performing all over Europe, Japan, South America, and even in the United States; contemporary FADO singers include Mariza (considered the new "Queen of Fado"), Carlos do Carmo, Dulce Pontes among others.
Let's hope Portugal and the Fado Museum cling to their goal of preserving FADO's cultural legacy throughout generations :)))

Now Enjoy!



For further info,
http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?lg=en&pg=00002
http://www.unesco.org/culture/ich/index.php?pg=00011
http://www.economist.com/node/250031
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mariza