2010 three CD collection. Fado can be traced back to the early 19th Century in Portugal and is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. Some enthusiasts claim... more » that Fado's origins are a mixture of African slave rhythms with the traditional music of Portuguese sailors and Arabic influences. The music is linked to the Portuguese word `saudade' this word has no match in English but it could be understood as nostalgia felt while missing something or someone important. Nascente.« less
2010 three CD collection. Fado can be traced back to the early 19th Century in Portugal and is a form of music characterized by mournful tunes and lyrics, often about the sea or the life of the poor. Some enthusiasts claim that Fado's origins are a mixture of African slave rhythms with the traditional music of Portuguese sailors and Arabic influences. The music is linked to the Portuguese word `saudade' this word has no match in English but it could be understood as nostalgia felt while missing something or someone important. Nascente.