Today, we have a guest whose voice has the power to soothe your soul and stir emotions like a gentle sea breeze. She comes from a lineage of Portuguese fado singers, and her own artistry transcends borders and languages, touching hearts with its raw beauty and profound depth. Please join me in welcoming the incredible artist Carminho!

Carminho has is a Portuguese superstar fado singer. Fado is a traditional Portuguese music style known for it’s profoundly melancholic expression. Interestingly enough, the word fado directly translates to fate.

Daughter of fado legend Teresa Siqueira, Carminho was immersed in music from a young age. Despite early interest in recording, she pursued a degree in marketing and traveled the world, returning with a newfound commitment to music. Her 2009 debut album "Fado" achieved platinum status and international recognition.

Carminho has since released several critically acclaimed albums, most recently including "Portuguesa," which received a Latin Grammy nomination. Her captivating performances and deft storytelling has solidified her as the fado singer of her generation.

In 2023, Carminho's trajectory continued to soar. She performed for the Pope, joined Coldplay onstage and had a cameo role in the Golden Lion-winning film "Poor Things” starring Emma Stone.

We touch on this buzzy moment in time, the link between kindness and music and much more in what I found to be a really fascinating discussion.