A new generation of young female singers has reclaimed the fado, Portugal’s blues-like musical style. With its blend of Portuguese folk poetry, Arabic cadences and African and Brazilian rhythms, fado was an unintended harvest from Portugal’s far-flung empire, and no one has embraced the music with more passion and charisma than showstopping vocalist Mariza. She’s conquering the world as the first Portuguese musician nominated for a Grammy® award and three BBC Radio 3 “Best European Artist” awards. Her latest album, Terra, is a scintillating mix of songs from Brazil, Cuba, Cape Verde and, of course, Portugal. If you like world voices, you’ll love Mariza.

“The Sade of fado.”  —The New York Times