Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Fados

👉 Fado is a traditional Portuguese folk song that originated in the city of Viseu, Portugal. It was originally written by composer and poet João de Alencar and later popularized by composers like João de Alencar's son, José de Alencar, who combined elements of folk music with classical influences to create his own style of fado. The term "fados" is derived from the Portuguese word for "dogs," which refers to the dogs used in the traditional singing and

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