Known as the “Rainha do Fado” (“Queen of Fado”), Amália Rodrigues (1920- 1999) was instrumental in popularizing the fado (Portugal’s folk music) worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. She became one of the most important figures during the genre’s revival in the twentieth century and was a leading female fadista during her extended recording and stage career. Presented here are 24 of her greatest hits.
1. Uma Casa Portuguesa
2. Nem As Paredes Confesso
3. Cansaco
4. Tudo Isto E Fado
5. Primavera
6. Barco Negro
7. Lisboa Nao Sejas Francesa
8. Ai Mouraria
9. Estranha Forma De Vida
10. Foi Deus
11. Maria Lisboa
12. Solidao (Cancao Do Mar)
13. Povo Que Lavas No Rio
14. Ha Festa Na Mouraria
15. Fado Hilario
16. Coimbra (April In Portugal)
17. Os Meus Olhos Sao Dois Cirios
18. Ave Maria Fadista
19. Fria Claridade
20. Madrugada De Alfama
21. Grao De Arroz
22. Malmequer Pequenino
23. Maldicao
24. Lisboa Antiga