Amália Rodrigues: The Queen of Fado

Amália Rodrigues is widely recognized as the most important figure in the genre of fado, which is a traditional form of Portuguese music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics about the sea, love, and loss.

• Birth: July 23, 1920
• Death: October 6, 1999
• Known For: Fado music, haunting voice, emotional performances

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• Coimbra
• Lisboa Antiga
• Fado Malhoa

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