Miguel Capucho

Miguel Capucho grew up in Lisbon, where he absorbed the city's fado traditions. He took cues from singers like Amália Rodrigues and Alfredo Marceneiro, and his music sometimes touches on classical and jazz elements without straying far from fado's core.

In 1988, his song 'Biografia do Fado' became his breakout piece. It's a good example of how he handles fado's typical themes, love, loss, time passing, with a direct, emotive delivery. Another track, 'Vielas de Alfama,' follows in a similar vein, drawing on Lisbon's atmosphere.

He has worked with musicians like guitarist José Luis Neto and bassist Francisco Gaspar, and his recordings include early albums such as 'Um Fado Sem Nome.' The focus stays on fado's emotional range, delivered with a consistent, understated approach.