Watch The Art of Amalia

In addition to beautiful beaches and warm people, the country of Portugal is known worldwide for it's most famous style of music, Fado. Fado is a musical style most similar to the Blues music of America. One of the most famous musicians of this genre is Amalia Rodrigues. Rodrigues is probably the single most popular Fado singer in the history of Portugal. She is known for a beautiful voice that has a range so wide that audiences across the globe are amazed as soon as they hear her. This documentary takes a look at her entire life, growing up in Portugal and working her way to the top of the musical charts.