A Lisbon-born singer who grew up in the tradition, then stretched it with jazz and electronic sounds.
For a sense of her range, try 'Hoje Tudo Me Entristece' for the traditional side, and 'Valentim' with Bonga for something more hybrid. Both feel lived-in.
She started in Lisbon clubs at 14, and her 2003 debut 'Guarda-me a Vida na Mão' grounded her in classic fado. Later records like 'Moura' from 2015 brought in jazz and electronic arrangements, and she's worked with artists like Sting on 'Andorinhas'. Songs like 'Hoje Tudo Me Entristece' show how she keeps the form's emotional weight while letting the music breathe.
Her grandmother was a fado singer, and she was performing in clubs by her teens. After early albums like 'Para Além da Saudade' in 2007, she began incorporating outside influences, recording with flamenco singer Estrella Morente and adding keyboards and drums to her band.
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