For our Geo Quiz today we’re searching for some intangible cultural heritage. That’s how the United Nations cultural body UNESCO refers to traditions around the world worth protecting.
Fado is a musical style traditionally performed by women. But The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to one an who embraces his role as “male fadisao” somewhat reluctantly and Portugal’s António Zambujo has reasons for that.
You hear all kinds of musical fusion these days. But here’s one you’d never expect. It’s music by a quartet called the Stockholm Lisboa Project. Liana fronts the group and they perform Portuguese Fado with Swedish polska.
The World’s Marco Werman introduces us to Portuguese pop-rockers Cla. Their music doesn’t sound like Portugal’s traditional fado music. But the sentimental impulse is there.
