MISIA

by Grace Sydney

Misia seemed destined from birth for a career in the arts. The need for creative expression is in her blood, inherited from her grandmother, a former music-hall entertainer, and her mother, a ballerina. Born in Oporto, Portugal, Misia experimented with different musical forms early on, but it was the allure of the fado, a Portuguese word meaning "fate", which captured her heart. A combination of a dramatic visual style, a mournful voice, and lyrics composed by some of today's most renowned Portuguese poets, including Nobel laureate Jose Saramago has made Misia one of Portugal's most respected artists.

RITUAL

In her latest work, Ritual, Misia's haunting vocal interpretation and dream-like lyrics paint a portrait of her culture and takes the listener on a musical tour of Portugal's urban cafes where traditional fados are performed. Poetic highlights include "Xaile De Silencio", "Duas Luas", and "Nao Guardo Saudade a Vida".

DISCOGRAPHY

Ritual- 2001
Paixoes Diagonais- 1999
Garras Dos Sentidos- 1998
Tanto Menos Tanto Mais- 1995
Fado- 1993
Misia- 1991