Severa? Fado? Lisboa? Tasca? What are all these Portuguese words and what do they mean?

Part myth, part real existence, Severa is the mother figure of Fado, a very unique type of music from Portugal - a mix of fisherman’s wives songs, overseas’ influences and rooted in the popular neighbourhoods of Lisbon.

Born in the 19th century, Severa was a singer that came to be the symbol of Fado. Her life is filled with passion, brothels and Portuguese guitars. Come listen to some Fado and discover the adventurous life of Severa and 19th century Lisbon!

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