Duarte is a psychologist and Fado singer born in 1980 in the town of Arraiolos, district of Evora, Portugal. From the age of 7 until 16 he studied music at the Academia de Musica Eborense, where he concluded the 3rd year of piano, the 2nd year of Music History, 4th year of Classical Guitar, and the 7th year of Musical Studies. At this academy, he was also part of the choir and was involved in some chamber music projects.
He taught music to 1st graders during the Summer of 1997, in his home town, Arraiolos. In 1999, he taught music therapy sessions applied to handicapped students at CerciDiana (education, reintegration and rehabilitation Co-op). He also taught music to personnel from this institution.
From 1993 to 2002 he was involved in several pop-rock musical projects and was part of the University of Evora’s Academic Choir. He finished his degree in Clinical Psychology at this same University.
His vocation as a fado singer began in 1987 and in 1993, he went to look for other musical experiences, only to return to fado in 1997, assuming it as his life commitment.
He is one of the prominent voices of a new generation of fado singers. Duarte has already had an enviable career. He has performed in Portugal and abroad (Spain, Holland) in theaters, casinos, and ‘Fado houses’ (restaurants dedicated to Fado), crossing his path with artists like Mariza.
He released his first album in 2004, “Fados Meus.”
Discography:
Fados Meus (2004)
Diamante (Aragon, 2004)
Aquelas Coisas Da Gente (AVM Music Editions, 2009)
Sem dor nem piedade (AVM Music Editions, 2015)
Só a Cantar (AVM Music Editions, 2018)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
