No Portuguese singer since Amália Rodrigues has had such a successful career as Mariza, which includes appearances at the world’s most prestigious venues, rave reviews and international awards!
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Mariza was born in Mozambique of Portuguese father and Mozambican mother, grew up in Lisbon’s traditional fado neighborhood, Mouraria. At only twelve years of age Mariza went from being a locally recognized ability, to becoming an internationally recognized representative of the Portuguese music, and she is also behind the campaign that got fado recognized as a cultural World Heritage Site by UNESCO, in 2011.
Her music partners have been the best with a variety of names such as Jacques Morelenbaum and John Mauceri, José Merced and Miguel Poveda, Gilberto Gil and Ivan Lins, Lenny Kravitz and Sting, Cesaria Evora and Tito Paris, Carlos do Carmo and Rui Veloso.
Marizas repertoire is firmly rooted in the classical and contemporary fado, but has broadened to also include Cape Verde Mornas, rhythm and blues classics, as well as other compositions that are close to her heart. The concert will be a journey through her 15-year career and will feature the most popular songs as well as newer material.
