Mariza

biography Mariza is one of the most acclaimed voices of fado, the musical genre that expresses the Portuguese soul. Born in Mozambique, she moved to Lisbon at the age of three and grew up in Mouraria, a historic neighborhood where fado echoed through the streets. From an early age, he showed his talent and passion for music, singing in various styles such as jazz, gospel and soul. But it was in fado that he found his true identity and vocation. In 2001, she released her first album, Fado em Mim, which revealed her as one of the greatest promises of the new generation of fado singers. The album was a critical and public success, and took her to perform on prestigious stages such as Carnegie Hall, the Royal Albert Hall and the Olympia. Since then, Mariza has conquered the world with her powerful and emotional voice, which interprets traditional themes and her own originals with elegance and modernity. Throughout her career, Mariza has released nine albums, which have sold more than one million copies worldwide. She was nominated for several international awards, such as the Latin Grammys, the BBC Awards and the European Music Awards. He collaborated with renowned artists, such as Sting, Cesária Évora, Gilberto Gil and Carlos do Carmo. He received several distinctions and decorations for his contribution to the dissemination of Portuguese culture. In 2018, she was considered one of the 50 most influential voices in the world by Songlines magazine. Mariza is an artist who honors the tradition of fado, but also renews it with her creativity and versatility. She is an ambassador of the Portuguese language and music, who takes her art and her message to the four corners of the planet. She is a fado diva in Portugal and around the world.