Presented by: The Mondavi Center
No other current Portuguese artist has built as successful a name on the international stage as Mariza. Born in Mozambique, she began her 20-year career as a local phenomenon, known only to a few Lisbon admirers. Today, she transcends her own name, regarded as one of the most applauded stars on the World Music circuit and a true ambassador of the melancholy, blues-like Portuguese fado, boldly taking it along new and daring paths, without ever losing sight of its soul.