Budget-priced two CD set of classic Fado (a sad Portuguese folksong). Disc one features the work (20 tracks) of the great Amalia Rodrigues, while disc two (20 tracks) features the work of Maria Emelia Ferreira, Madalena De Melo, Maria Teresa De Noronha, Celestina Luisa, Maria Do Carmo, Dina Teresa, Adelina Ferenandes, Ermalinda Vitoria, Maria Alice, Maria Silva, Ercilia Costa & Berta Cardoso. Standard double jewel case. 2001 release.

Amalia Rodrigues is the queen of fado--the Portuguese equivalent to flamenco or blues. Rodrigues recorded over 160 albums and appeared in a number of feature films. 50 Greatest Hits. 2 CD set. 2005.