What do you know about fado? Test your knowledge with this quiz!
1. From which country does fado originate?
- Brazil
- Spain
- Portugal
2. Fado comed from the Latin ‘fatum’. What does is mean?
- My heart speaks
- Fate
- Of the people
3. Who is the most famous person from the history of fado?
- Amália Rodrigues
- Maria Callas
- Montserrat Caballé
4. Fado was first associated with prostitution and crime. Why?
- This music has its roots in prison
- Fado artists performed mainly in the streets
- This music was meant for the poor
5. What is the name for a female fado singer?
- Fadoa
- Fadista
- Fada
6. One of the instruments used often in fade is…
- Bandonion
- Mouth-organ
- Guitara
7. Who won’t be performing at Muziekgebouw this season
- Cristina Branco
- Sara Correira
- Mariza
8. Holland has its own well known fado singer. What’s her name?
- Nynke Laverman
- Wende
- Joan Franca
9. Unesco hasn’t yet formally acknowledged fado as immaterial cultural heritage
- True
- Not true
Answers:
1: Portugal, 2: Fate, 3: Amália Rodrigues, 4: This music was meant for the poor, 5: Fadsista, 6: Guitarra, 7: Mariza, 8: Nynke Laverman, 9: Not true
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