Fado music has often been described as being the Portuguese equivalent of the Blues and is one the country's biggest exports.
Arguably the oldest folk music in the world, the origins of Fado in Portugal are unclear.
Some people claim Fado came as a dance from Africa in the 19th century and was adopted by the poor on the streets of Lisbon.
Others say it started at sea as the homesick sailors sang of their loneliness.
But the most commonly accepted explanation is that it came from the songs of the Moors.
What is clear is the mournful, passionate sounds of Fado, which literally means fate, is at the heart of the Portuguese soul.
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