The type of music that Portugal, and specifically Lisbon, is most known for is called Fado. It is normally a music that expresses "saudade" (longing or sorrow for what has been lost). It is played in what are called Casas de Fado, which can be found all throughout the city in back streets and alleyways. It is been a popular music for over 150 years, and it is sung by both men and women, accompanied by the guitarra and viola (an acoustic Spanish guitar). My friend Kevin and I went to a Casa de Fado in the Alfama district the other night to enjoy a nice meal and some Fado music. It was actually much more up beat and fun than I was expecting it to be, and the food was delicious as well. After we finished our meal we stayed to continue enjoying the music for about an hour or so, it was definitely a lot of fun and a great cultural experience.
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