Carminho

Portuguese Fado Singer

Carminho is a celebrated Portuguese fado singer who has made significant contributions to the genre with her emotive voice and deep connection to traditional Portuguese music. Born Maria do Carmo Carvalho Rebelo de Andrade in 1984, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in fado; her mother is the renowned fado singer Teresa Siqueira. Carminho's career began to gain traction after the release of her debut album "Fado," which showcased her powerful interpretation of classic and contemporary fados, earning her critical acclaim and solidifying her status as one of the leading voices in modern fado.