The Mariana Arroja Quartet at The Freight

Mariana Arroja is an award winning Portuguese singer, composer, producer, and cultural advocate, renowned for reimagining Fado by fusing it with global sounds. Her music is a poignant celebration of "Saudade", blending tradition with innovation, weaving harp, jazz harmonies, and Brazilian influences into a fresh, emotionally charged sound.

As part of her California tour in late Spring–Summer 2025, Mariana debuts her highly anticipated debut album, My Name is No One (O meu nome é ninguém), a stunning work recorded at the studio of Brazilian virtuoso Yamandu Costa. With lyrics by one of Fado's most influential poets, Maria Manuel Cid, the album is a masterful blend of tradition and reinvention, where Mariana showcases her musical signature: a blend between the heart of Portuguese tradition and global music.

Beyond her music, Mariana is a passionate advocate for endangered arts, with projects such as her song and documentary The Portuguese Calçada Knows You, which played a crucial role in the UNESCO World Heritage application for Portuguese pavement art and won numerous awards internationally. Joining Mariana for this performance will be Vardan Ovsepian, Pia Salvia, and Noam Israeli.

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