Fado - Playing A Traditional Portuguese Guitar Editorial Image

Performing in a Lisbon typical restaurant. Fado - is a music genre which can be traced from the 1820s in Portugal. In popular belief, fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. However, in reality fado is simply a form of song which can be about anything, but must follow a certain structure. Fado performances during the 20th century included only a singer, a Portuguese guitar player and a classical guitar player but more recent settings range from singer and string quartet to full orchestra.