Title: No sophomore jinx
Product review: Mariza has done it again, presenting a second compelling CD in which she shows a more jazzy side to her vocals. The traditional Fados are still the best, sung in her beautifully resonant voice. She has firmly placed herself on the international stage and I imagine will be receiving a lot of attention in the years to come.The Fado has a rich heritage. A CD that is well worth buying is Biografia do Fado which charts the origins of this unique form of music back to the early 20th century. For years, Amalia Rodrigues was the reigning queen of Fado, but after her death in the late 1990's, it seems that Mariza has now assumed the mantel. She seems to be pushing the Fado in new directions on this CD. It is a more richly orchestrated set which includes horns and additional strings. For purists, this may be a little too much sound, but for those new to Fado I think it only adds to the experience.
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