Mariza: Fado Curvo (SECOND-HAND CD)

Fado Curvo is the critically acclaimed second studio album by Portuguese fado star Mariza, which solidified her status as a modern innovator of traditional Portuguese music. Released in 2003, the album blends the deep yearning and melancholy (saudade) of fado with fresh elements, such as the piano, while still preserving the passion and powerful vocal interpretation characteristic of the genre. Produced by Carlos Maria Trindade, the record achieved widespread international success, went multi-platinum in Portugal, and won the prestigious Deutsche Schallplattenkritik award in Germany.