Maria Teresa de Noronha was a prominent Portuguese fado singer, born into a noble family in Lisbon on March 7, 1918. With a distinctly aristocratic aura, her music career percolated through an era when fado was the expressive soul of Lisbon and, by extension, Portugal itself. Her singing was characterized by a refined and delicate style, which quickly helped her in gaining a distinguished reputation within the realm of fado traditionalists. The noblesse of her voice and her background lent a unique aura to the art form, harkening back to fado’s golden age.

De Noronha's repertoire often delved deep into the roots of fado, capturing the genre’s traditional essence while maintaining a certain distance from the public’s eye, favoring the intimacy of salons and private gatherings over commercial venues. Throughout her career, she released a number of records that conveyed the depth of her talent to a wider audience, albeit she remained selective about her performances. Albums like "Fado em 3 Tons" reflect her commitment to fado's storied heritage, showcasing her mastery in the genre. Despite her noble lineage and the inherent private nature of her career, Maria Teresa de Noronha's contribution to the maintenance and cultivation of fado's purest traditions make her a significant figure in the genre's history. Her music continues to resonate with fado aficionados for its purity and emotive strength.