Mariza is a Portuguese fado singer who has played a key role in the modern resurgence and reinvention of fado, the soulful and often melancholic music genre that originated in Portugal. Born Marisa dos Reis Nunes in Mozambique in 1973, her family moved to Portugal when she was a child. Mariza was raised in the historic Lisbon neighborhood of Mouraria, where fado's haunting melodies are ingrained in the culture, and she began singing fado as a young girl. Her striking voice soon caught the attention of the local fado community, leading to her ascent within the genre.

Mariza's career took off in the early 2000s with her debut album "Fado em Mim," which garnered her international acclaim and set the stage for a series of successful albums. She has been credited with revitalizing fado for a global audience while remaining true to the genre's rich traditions. Through her heartfelt interpretations and charismatic performances, she has become one of the most prominent faces of Portuguese music on the world stage. Mariza's work often explores themes of longing, destiny, and the complexities of love, imbued with both a deep respect for the past and a contemporary sensibility. Her recent releases continue to showcase her evolution as an artist, offering fresh takes on fado as well as collaborations with other musicians, affirming her status as an ambassador of Portuguese culture.

Genres

Fado

Portuguese Pop

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Latest Release

Desamor (feat. Gson)

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Gson

Single - Released May 24, 2024