Fado em Mim

Fado em Mim is the debut studio album of Portuguese fado singer Mariza, released in April 2002 by Dutch label World Connection. A special collectors' edition, containing an additional CD with 8 live tracks recorded at the WOMAD 2002, was released later.

Release
Fado em Mim, Mariza's debut studio album, was initially rejected by Portuguese labels, who were uneasy working with an unproven artist. ; The album was picked up by Dutch label World Connection and was later released in 32 countries.

Reception
In January 2004, Mariza was awarded the European Border Breakers Award for the international sales of Fado em Mim.

Personnel

 * Mariza – Vocals
 * Custódio Castelo – Portuguese Guitar
 * Jorge Fernando – Classic Guitar/Viola
 * António Neto – Classic Guitar/Viola ("Poetas" & "Ó Gente da Minha Terra")
 * Marino Freitas – Acoustic Bass
 * Ricardo Cruz – Acoustic Bass ("Ó Gente da Minha Terra" & "Oiça Lá Ó Senhor Vinho), Double Bass ("Poetas" & "Por Ti")
 * Tiago Machado – Piano ("Poetas" & "Ó Gente da Minha Terra"[hidden track])
 * Dalú – Percussion ("Barco Negro")
 * Davide Zaccaria – Cello ("Há Festa Na Mouraria")
 * Fernando Nunes – Engineering
 * Jorge Fernando, Tiago Machado – Production and Arrangement
 * João Pedro Ruela, Albert Nijimolen – Executive Production