Fados

A series of musical performances showcasing the diverse facets of fado, a musical genre from Lisbon.

Cast

Carlos do Carmo

as Self

Mariza

as Self

Camané

as Self

Chico Buarque

as Self

Caetano Veloso

as Self

Toni Garrido

as Self

Lura

as Lura

Lila Downs

as Self

Miguel Poveda

as Self

Catarina Moura

as Self

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