Saudade, Colour of Love

Maria Mendes' captivating album, Saudade, Colour of Love, is a masterful blend of fado and vocal jazz, transporting listeners to the heartfelt world of Portuguese music. Released on 7 October 2022 via Challenge Records, this 59-minute masterpiece showcases Mendes' incredible vocal range and emotional depth.

The live recordings of tracks such as 'Com Que Voz', 'Tudo Isto É Fado', and 'Verdes Anos' demonstrate Mendes' ability to convey the intense longing and nostalgia that defines the fado genre. Meanwhile, songs like 'Hermeto's Fado for Maria' and 'E Se Nâo for Fado' highlight her skill in crafting unique, jazz-infused interpretations of traditional fado themes.

With additional tracks like 'Dança Do Amor', 'Quando Eu Era Pequenina', and 'Meu Pobre Capitão', Mendes showcases her impressive vocal control and expressive delivery, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through Saudade, Colour of Love, Maria Mendes invites listeners to experience the beauty and passion of fado, reimagined through the lens of vocal jazz.

Maria Mendes is a captivating Portuguese jazz singer who has enchanted audiences worldwide with her unique vocal abilities and profound musical interpretations. With over two decades in the music industry, Mendes has collaborated with renowned artists such as Chaka Khan and Michael Bolton, and has been nominated for multiple GRAMMY® and Latin GRAMMY® awards, as well as winning the Edison Jazz Award. Her discography includes powerful singles like "Com Que Voz" and "Hermeto's Fado for Maria," showcasing her crystal-clear voice and inventive style. In addition to her musical prowess, Mendes is also a visual artist, adding another layer of creativity to her artistic repertoire. Based in the Netherlands, Mendes continues to push the boundaries of jazz and fado, making her a standout figure in the global music scene.

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