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fado
25 women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making fado. start at whatever level you're standing on.
the whole fado guide: what it is, where to start, everyone making it →
level 4 · further
art pop, hyperpop, and the underground
Amália Rodrigues
127k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Mariza
161k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Ana Moura
93k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Carminho
57k listeners · portuguese, world
Madredeus
151k listeners · portuguese, folk
Dulce Pontes
73k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Cristina Branco
86k listeners · portuguese, world
Deolinda
52k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Katia Guerreiro
46k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Cesária Évora
213k listeners · latin, cape verde
Lina
76k listeners · Neo-Soul, soul
level 5 · all the way
deep experimental
Gisela João
12k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Mísia
27k listeners · Portugal, portuguese
Cuca Roseta
12k listeners · Portugal, hype 100
Monica Molina
23k listeners · monica molina, spain
Aldina Duarte
10k listeners · Portugal, portuguese
Maria Da Fé
18k listeners · portuguese, world
Raquel Tavares
5k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Maria Teresa de Noronha
25k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Mafalda Arnauth
27k listeners · Portugal, portuguese
Hermínia Silva
4k listeners · Portugal, portuguese
Lucília Do Carmo
8k listeners · portuguese, divas international
Lula Pena
15k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
Teresa Salgueiro
8k listeners · portuguese, World Music
Joana Amendoeira
31k listeners · portuguese, Portugal
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questions
Who are some women making fado?
Amália Rodrigues, Mariza, Ana Moura, Carminho, Madredeus, and Dulce Pontes are a few. musicisforgirls.com/genres/fado/girls lists 25, sorted from mainstream to underground.
Who are some underground women making fado?
Further out, try Amália Rodrigues, Mariza, Ana Moura, and Carminho.
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artists from musicbrainz and last.fm, updated 2026-10-19
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