Saudade, Colour of Love

Maria Mendes' captivating album, Saudade, Colour of Love, is a masterful blend of fado and vocal jazz, transporting listeners to the heartfelt world of Portuguese music. Released on 7 October 2022 via Challenge Records, this 59-minute masterpiece showcases Mendes' incredible vocal range and emotional depth.

The live recordings of tracks such as 'Com Que Voz', 'Tudo Isto É Fado', and 'Verdes Anos' demonstrate Mendes' ability to convey the intense longing and nostalgia that defines the fado genre. Meanwhile, songs like 'Hermeto's Fado for Maria' and 'E Se Nâo for Fado' highlight her skill in crafting unique, jazz-infused interpretations of traditional fado themes.

With additional tracks like 'Dança Do Amor', 'Quando Eu Era Pequenina', and 'Meu Pobre Capitão', Mendes showcases her impressive vocal control and expressive delivery, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. Through Saudade, Colour of Love, Maria Mendes invites listeners to experience the beauty and passion of fado, reimagined through the lens of vocal jazz.