1249 Main Street
West Warwick,RI
November 2, 2024
7:30 PM
Price: $25
Buy TicketsCatarina Avelar
Born in Massachusetts to a family of Portuguese immigrants, Catarina
Avelar is one of the most noted fadistas of her generation in New
England. Having performed throughout the United States and
internationally, she is widely known as the “angelic voice of Fado.”
Catarina connects deeply with her audiences, merging old world Fado
with the new, while always attempting to preserve the essence that
defines it. Fado is an intrinsic part of Portuguese culture and a
profound expression of its people and their experiences. Rooted in the
joys and sorrows of the heart of the Portuguese soul, it is both
beautiful and haunting and has become one of the most recognized symbols
of Portugal.
Catarina sings from her soul, recounting stories of love & loss and
life’s experiences; stories that you can “feel”, regardless of
whether or not you understand the language. She is passionate and proud
about bringing Fado to places where it less well known, ensuring that
she plays a role in preserving such a beautiful part of her heritage.