Carlos do Carmo was born in Lisbon. He is the son of Lucilia do Carmo, one of the most famous female Fado singers of the XX century, and Alfredo de Almeida a book publisher who later went into the hotel business. One might say that Carlos do Carmo grew up in an artistic environment. His parent’s house, in the old neighbourhood of Bairro Alto, was a gathering place for some of the most influential personalities in Lisbon’s artistic scene. It was in 1963 that Carlos started what turned out to be one the most successful careers by a Portuguese artist. To a vast extent, this happened because Carlos was brave enough to tackle a world where female singers ruled, and because he was bold enough to add new elements to Fado, such as the double bass or orchestral arrangements, he also included lyrics by the most talented contemporary Portuguese writers and poets in his repertoire.
His recording career is full of successful moments, several of his albums reached Gold and Platinum awards and "Um Homem no País" was the first CD ever released by a Portuguese artist.
One can’t dissociate Carlos’s name from the most popular and genuine Portuguese values. His voice is filled with saudade and loneliness but also love, hope in the future, or the happiness you feel at the street celebrations that each year honour Santo António, Lisbon’s patron saint.
His recording career is full of successful moments, several of his albums reached Gold and Platinum awards and "Um Homem no País" was the first CD ever released by a Portuguese artist.
One can’t dissociate Carlos’s name from the most popular and genuine Portuguese values. His voice is filled with saudade and loneliness but also love, hope in the future, or the happiness you feel at the street celebrations that each year honour Santo António, Lisbon’s patron saint.