Known as the â??Rainha do Fadoâ? (â??Queen of Fadoâ?), Amália Rodrigues (1920-
1999) was instrumental in popularizing the fado (Portugalâ??s folk music)
worldwide and travelled internationally throughout her career. She became
one of the most important figures during the genreâ??s revival in the twentieth
century and was a leading female fadista during her extended recording
and stage career. Presented here are 24 of her greatest hits. -
Includes booklet with updated information. Amália Rodrigues was the unrivaled queen of the Portuguese fado. Thanks to her, an internationally unknown folk music like Portuguese fado became a medium of universal expression known throughout the world. This collection includes some of her greatest hits, including such perennial classics as "Uma Casa Portuguesa", "Ai Mouraria", and the unforgettable "Coimbra", also known as "April in Portugal". 24 TRACKS. TOTAL TIME: 78:16. INCLUDES INSIDE BOOKLET WITH UPDATED INFORMATION