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Carlos do Carmo

Born Carlos Manuel de Ascensao do Carmo Almeida

1939–2021

Fado

About Carlos do Carmo

The son of fado singer Lucilia do Carmo, Carlos do Carmo modernized fado by introducing new harmonies and collaborating with contemporary composers. His 'Lisboa Menina e Moca' became an unofficial anthem of the capital. He received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014.