Fernando Farinha, also known affectionately as "O Miúdo da Bica" (The Kid from Bica), was a prominent Portuguese fado singer, with a career that spanned several decades from the 1930s. Born in 1928 in Aldeia de Paio Pires, Seixal, Farinha moved to Lisbon as a child. It didn't take long for his profound voice and authentic emotional expression to stir the hearts of those in the local fado houses, where his passion and talent for the traditional Portuguese music genre firmly took root.

Farinha’s voice became a vessel not only for the soul of fado but also for the stories and sentiments of the Portuguese working class. His songs often touched upon themes of love, nostalgia, and the hardships of life, resonating deeply with audiences. Throughout his career, Farinha released numerous albums, with titles like "Belos Tempos" and "A Voz do Fado" that encapsulated his standing as one of the voices of the genre. He was a master of "fado castiço," maintaining the pure, traditional style of fado singing, and is remembered as one of its greats, leaving behind an indelible mark on Portuguese music and culture. Farinha passed away in 1988, but his music continues to captivate new generations of fado enthusiasts.