Weekend self-care open thread: The art of the fado
Fado is Portugal's national music, much like jazz is America's. The songs are full of melancholy and saudade. "Saudade" is translated as "sadness", but it's so much more. It's a mourning for a life past which will never be reclaimed, no matter what you do. Fado singers express this sadness in music which leads you to both contemplation and acceptance.
For this weekend's self-care, we'll explore the art of the fado, from Amalia Rodrigues to Mariza and beyond.