Mariza

Mariza grew up in Lisbon's Mouraria district, where her parents ran a tavern with fado nights, and since her 2001 debut she has been the form's leading international voice. She sings the classic Amália repertoire alongside new songs written in the tradition, and her advocacy helped fado gain UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status in 2011. For newcomers she is the most approachable way into the music.