
Mariza is a Portuguese singer who, over the last 20 years, has gone from a local career to international fame. Her rise began in 2001 with the album Fado em Mim, which launched her onto world stages and earned her prestigious awards, such as BBC Radio 3's Best European Artist in the "World Music" category. With her unique voice and her personal approach to fado, she has managed to stand out, despite performing songs by Amália Rodrigues.
Mariza has continued to garner international success, performing at legendary venues such as the Royal Festival Hall, Sydney Opera House and Carnegie Hall. She has collaborated with globally renowned artists such as Sting, Lenny Kravitz, Cesária Évora and many others. Although her repertoire is based on fado, she has also explored other musical genres, such as Cape Verdean morna and Brazilian music.
Recognized as one of the greatest international artists, Mariza has received numerous awards, including the title of "Best European World Music Artist" three times by the BBC. In 2021 he celebrated 20 years of career and the centenary of Amália Rodrigues with the album Mariza Sings Amália. Thanks to her originality and her commitment to internationalizing fado, Mariza has become the ambassador of Portuguese music in the 21st century, just as Amália was in the 20th century.