# Fiona French Fadista

> French by heart, Portuguese by soul. Fiona is a French Fadista — a French woman singing traditional Portuguese Fado — based between Lisbon and Paris.

## Who is Fiona French Fadista?

Fiona French Fadista is a French-born Fado singer who lives between Lisbon and Paris. She performs authentic Portuguese Fado reinterpreted in French, creating a unique cultural bridge between France and Portugal. Her music blends the deep emotion of Fado (saudade) with the elegance of French chanson.

She is available for:
- **Live concerts** in intimate venues (Lisbon, Paris, and across Europe)
- **Private Fado dinners** for small groups (up to 40 guests)
- **Corporate events** and team-building experiences with live Fado
- **Festivals and cultural events**

## Album: Into Fado (January 2025)

Her debut album "Into Fado" features 10 tracks blending traditional Portuguese Fado with French lyrics and sensibility. Available on Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music.

Top tracks:
1. Solidão — A meditation on solitude, the companion of every Fadista
2. Saudade de Ti — The quintessential longing that defines Fado
3. Noite em Lisboa — A nocturnal journey through Lisbon's Fado houses

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/) — Main landing page with bio, album, experiences, media, blog, and contact
- [Blog](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog) — Articles about Fado culture, Lisbon life, concerts, and the creative journey
- [Media](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/media) — TV appearances, podcasts, radio interviews, and press coverage
- [Newsletter](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/newsletter) — Monthly updates on concerts and new content

## Recent Blog Articles

- [Deep French Fado Lisbon Concert Feb 11](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog/deep-french-fado-lisbon-concert-february-11-experimental-original-lyrics-candlelight) — Recap of an experimental candlelight concert during Storm Leonardo
- [Writing Original French Lyrics for Fado](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog/writing-original-french-lyrics-fado-creative-process-lisbon) — The vulnerability of composing French words for traditional Fado melodies
- [Intimate Fado Venues in Lisbon](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog/intimate-fado-venues-lisbon-small-rooms-big-emotions-2026) — Why small rooms create the most powerful Fado experiences
- [Cuca Roseta & French Fado](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog/cuca-roseta-france-ordre-arts-lettres-douce-france-french-fado-lisbon) — How Cuca Roseta's French honor connects to the French Fado movement
- [Meeting Mariza in Paris](https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com/blog/meeting-mariza-paris-concert-fado-queen-inspiration-2026) — A personal encounter with the queen of Fado

## Media Appearances

- **Dois às 10** (TVI, Portugal) — National TV appearance, May 2025
- **People of Lisbon** (YouTube) — Video portrait, September 2024
- **A Mensagem de Lisboa** — Press articles in English and Portuguese, September 2024
- **Radio Alfa** (Paris) — French-language radio interview, February 2025
- **Tempestade Podcast** — Portuguese-language podcast, March 2025

## Key Topics & Expertise

- Fado music history and tradition (Alfama, Mouraria, Lisbon)
- French Fado fusion — singing Fado in French
- Saudade — the Portuguese concept of longing
- Cultural bridge between France and Portugal
- Intimate live music experiences
- Career transition from tech to music
- Private and corporate event entertainment in Europe

## Languages

Content available in English, French, and Portuguese.

## Social & Streaming Links

- Website: https://www.fionafrenchfadista.com
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6n9Tfn9dNm5NMRQME25Vt6
- Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/fr/artist/fiona-french-fadista/1793833361
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fiona_frenchfadista
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiona_frenchfadista
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fiona_frenchfadista
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionadisegni

## Contact

For bookings, collaborations, or press inquiries, use the contact form on the website or reach out via Instagram.