Portuguese fado singer Mariza is set to perform on August 5th at the Concert Music Festival in Chiclana de la Frontera, near Cádiz in southern Spain. This performance comes just months before the release of her new album, “Amor.”
Key Facts
- Mariza will perform on August 5th at the Concert Music Festival in Chiclana de la Frontera, Spain.
- Her new album, “Amor,” is set to be released later this year.
- Mariza has a concert scheduled for December 9th at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid.
Upcoming Performance
Mariza, who recently introduced a new song titled “Desamor,” will be gracing the stage at the Concert Music Festival. The song, written by Gonzalo Tau, Tyoz, Riic Wolf, and João Pedro Ruela, features GSON. This performance is part of her ongoing efforts to promote her upcoming album, “Amor,” which is expected to be released by the end of the year.
Career Highlights
Mariza, originally from Mozambique, began her singing career about 25 years ago at Senhor Vinho, a fado house in Lisbon. Over the years, she has performed works by poets such as António Botto, Florbela Espanca, Alexandre O’Neill, Mário Rainho, José Luís Gordo, and Paulo Abreu Lima.
She has received numerous international awards, including:
- BBC Radio 3 for World Music’s Best European Artist (2003, 2005)
- Amália Rodrigues International Prize (2005)
- European Border Breaker Award (2004)
- Deutsche Schallplatten Kritik (2001)
- Hans Christian Andersen Foundation Ambassador (2005)
- Globo de Ouro SIC/Caras (2006)
- Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by France (2010)
- Order of Infante D. Henrique by Portugal (2005)
International Performances
Mariza has performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including:
- Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles
- Carnegie Hall, New York
- Sydney Opera House
- Palau de la Música, Barcelona
- L’Olympia, Paris
- Alte Oper, Frankfurt
- Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, and Queen Elizabeth II Hall, London
Future Plans
In addition to her August performance, Mariza is scheduled to perform on December 9th at the Teatro Coliseum in Madrid. Fans eagerly await the release of her new album, “Amor,” which marks her return to the music scene after revisiting the repertoire of Amália Rodrigues four years ago.
Mariza’s upcoming album and performances are highly anticipated, promising to deliver the emotional depth and vocal prowess that have made her a beloved figure in the world of fado.
