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The beginner鈥檚 guide to fado listening

Fado鈥檚 intimate, melancholy nature draws listeners into its emotional sound world, even if you don鈥檛 speak Portuguese, says Ellen Gray.

Photo: Portuguese singer Mariza performs live during a concert on October 13, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. (Frank Hoensch/Redferns/Getty Images)

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