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Representation of the 1910 `Fado` painting by Jose Malhoa in Lisbon`s oldest neighborhood, Alfama. #232477428
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Pictured is a represention of the 1910 `Fado` painting by Jose Malhoa in Lisbon`s oldest neighborhood, Alfama. Fado is a music genre that can be traced to the 1820s in Lisbon port districts Alfama, Mouraira and Bairro Alto. Fado is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor, and infused with a sentiment of resignation, fate and melancholia. Alfama is known for its abundance of Fado bars and restaurants.
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