Los Angeles Times, Review >>
exerpt from: Sampling standouts from around the globe
This year's outpouring of diverse recordings makes up for a lack of live shows in the U.S.
by Don Heckman
Mariza, "Fado em Mim" (Time Square)
The tall, blond, visually striking Mariza, still only in her 20s, has already established herself as one of the most gifted of the young generation of fado singers. Departing less from traditional style than some of her contemporaries, she renders fados such as "Maria Lisboa" and "Barco Negro" in a fashion strongly reminiscent of the great Amalia Rodrigues. But she does so with a distinctly individual touch, remaining true to tradition -- on these as well as more modern fados -- while retaining a 21st century perspective. 12/13/03
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