Editing Lisbon (section)

=== Fado ===

The traditional music of Portugal grew out of the old quarters of Lisbon. Described as both melancholy and passionate it reflects the soul of the people and the city. You can find some of the best Fado musicians in "Fado Houses" in the Bairro Alto and Alfama areas.

Here's some suggestions of places where you can see Fado (NEEDS UPDATE):

* VAI TU - Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo 6 (Bica) - Sunday 8PM to Midnight - Portuguese typical meal for no more than 10€. Vai Tu fado sessions include at least 10 fado singers and you really need a reservation.

* TASCA DO JAIME - Rua da Graça 91 (Graça) - Weekends 4PM to ??? - A very small and cozy venue tavern like that hosts fado sessions. It's a great experience of the traditional fado and cheap as they come, you can just sit outside or drink a simple beer and spend no more than 2€!

* FADO - Rua do Telhal (Avenida da Liberdade) - 2AM to ??? - A different club for a totally different experience on fado. Really traditional and a bit expensive but considering the hours you are paying for the singers staying up late. All the guys that sing here come from bairro alto rests - like Café Luso or Adega Machado or O Forcado - after they close. It works on weekends and you can spend around 15€.

* TASCA DO CHICO - Rua do Diario de Noticias 37 (Bairro Alto) - Monday and Wednesday 9PM to 1AM. You don't need to pay anything, just find a seat if you can and enjoy.

* TASCA DO CHICO - Rua dos Remédios 83 (Alfama) - Thursday to Sunday 9PM to 1AM. Similar to the Tasca do Chico in Bairro Alto (same owner).

* BELA VINHOS E PETISCOS - Rua dos Remédios 190 (Alfama) - Sunday 10PM to 1AM.

* [http://fado.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=50&Itemid=0 PARREIRINHA DE ALFAMA] - Beco do Espírito Santo 1 (Alfama) - 9:30PM to ??? - Around €30 per person, reservation necessary.


There are many ways to listen to good fado without paying that much and without falling into some absurdly touristic places :) You should also check the Fado Museum, in Alfama.