Mariza, a renowned fado singer with a powerful soprano, has gained international acclaim for her fusion of traditional fado with elements of folk music from Mozambique, Brazil, and beyond. Since her debut album "Fado Em Mim" in 2001, Mariza has topped the Portuguese charts multiple times, with four platinum-certified albums by 2018. She has received numerous awards, including the BBC Radio 3 Award for Best European Artist in World Music and recognition as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Raised in Portugal after being born in Mozambique, Mariza's unique blend of fado with jazz, blues, soul, and Brazilian pop has earned her critical acclaim and a global following. Her albums, such as "Transparente" and "Terra," have received Latin Grammy nominations and achieved multi-platinum status. After a brief hiatus, she returned with the chart-topping album "Mundo" in 2015, followed by the platinum-certified self-titled release in 2018. Mariza's innovative approach to fado has solidified her status as a leading figure in the genre on the international stage.
