Mariza

From the moment Mariza walked out on stage, it was amazing. It was such an honor to hear her sing. She is incredible, very humble. And the interaction she had with the audience was exceptional.

I always loved Mariza although I don't understand Portugues you don't have to because her voice is so mellow and enchanting and the Portuguese guitars are mesmerizing. This is what guitars are suppose to do. The evening went too fast and I didn't hear all the songs I was hoping to hear. The lighing was a little to low for me but loved the fact that I was so close I could see the faces. I I loved her little skit of having audience participation. She came back for an encore when the crowd cheered for more. Disapointed she didn't shake any hands though and quickly left. I would of loved to just touch her.

The evening with Mariza was unforgettable. She has an amazing voice and and performs with so much expression. A must for everyone who loves world music..

This lady can sing. Any emotion is within her range. Surely i would have enjoyed it more if I understood Portuguese. But I was not the only one there who didn't know the language, and we all seemed to love the show. Now, I start looking for CDs.

Mariza not only has an impressive voice, she is also an exquisite artist who knows how to engage the public, and has a wonderful band. She provides what some people would call I think an "eclectic experience", as her show is far and above the usual commercial. Slightly on the negative side I found the venue (Lisner Auditorium): most bothersome it was that at least for part of the show the instruments were amplified too much, and her voice had a lower volume. Then I think the venue was a bit too big for Fado, and it looked kind of cheap and poor. The ticket price was low however, so I can not complain in the end. What the venue had right it has been a very clear and crisp sound for the acoustic instruments, and quite nice lightning of the stage (this might have been Mariza's though).

Absolutely stunning concert!!!! I cannot wait for her next concert.

First time seeing this fantastically talented singer. She has such a grace and easy-going demeanor with the audience. Her voice is nothing short of amazing. The musicians are some of the most talented I've ever heard. The Portuguese guitar was simply beautiful. All-in-all a wonderful performance. Looking forward to her next visit to the area - I wouldn't miss it!

I am portuguese and I want to come here and tell how incredible was Mariza's show last night. I was back to my beloved country thanks to her voice and fantastic warmth on stage OBRIGADA ( Thanks)

The concert was good but very similar (identical?) to the one she did in VA just a few months ago...

Not only does she have an AMAZING voice, but she is also an incredibly charismatic entertainer. The musicians where exceptional, particularly the percussionist. Her rendition of Charlie Chaplin's "Smile" was a dream.

I went to this concert more out of curiosity and because I knew very little about Portuguese music. What I got was far more than an introduction to this genre. Her voice was powerful and true, her stage presence and audience interaction at a high level, and the overall performance just superb. I'd go to see her again without a minute's hesitation. .

Her perfomance was absolutely amazing. I'd recommend this event to anybody regardless of theri mother tongue.

The quality of the performance, the range of her voice, the interaction with the audience, and the fine talents of the musicians that surround her made this a show I totally enjoyed and hope to see again.

Mariza is a fantastic performer. Her voice is amazing. We had a lot of fun.

Mariza is amazing. Her presentation of Fado music is lively and emotional. She involved the audience in the upbeat pieces and grabbed them with the sadder ones. The musicians who back her up are masters of their instruments and the Fado drum solo is one of the most energetic that I have ever seen. The audience, comprised of all ages and nationalities, gave her several well deserved standing ovations and kept her on stage for an extra half hour.

Where are those divas who bring drama and presence to their beautiful voice? Why do so many contemporary solo singers need to be an acrobat to garner the attention of the audience? Look no further, Mariza may be the queen of fado but she is also the diva for our time. In addition to her musical yet explosive voice, she is an enchantress. You will not be disappointed.

What a fabulous show. Amazing voice, and great personality. I absolutely loved it.

Being the son of a Portuguese born mother, I had an advantage of being able to understand the words that Mariza sung in our native language. But by no means would this be an obstacle to my fellow concert attendees. Mariza's performance was so full of passion, life and vitality that a knowledge of Portuguese would not be needed. Her music transcends cultural boundaries, I've had the pleasure of seeing Mariza twice at the Berklee Performance Center and at this concert she was so comfortable that the music flowed from her body and soul onto the audience. I could go on and on, but this review could not do this performance justice, not only her, but her fellow musicians were at the top of their game. Mariza makes Portuguese people proud, for through her, our music has once again become world recognized, not since the great Amalia Rodrigues stunned the world with her performance of "Barco Negro" has "Fado" become appreciated and understood. I thank Mariza for her continued efforts to fuse our traditional music with new and innovative beats and rhythms and thank you for a performance that I will never forget.

Mariza has a great stage personality, a wonderful and powerful voice, and stunning looks. The performance would have been amazing had it not been over amplified. The highlight of the evening was when she put aside the mike and was accompanied by two acoustical guitars.

It is fantastic. It is an experience you don't get from listening to a CD. Especially when she sang one song the traditional way without the microphone.

Amazing performer, performance!! Stunning voice that haunts your memory. Musicians also fabulous. Such beautiful simplicity combined with a unique talen.

Fabulous event! Mariza is a strong presence on stage. Her voice and her style, as well as her connection with the audience, are great! Enjoyed tremendously and will see her again!

great performer, amazing music, even if you do not speak any Portuguese you can feel the deep emotions

Mariza is the real deal when in comes to singing FADO and her voice is very authentic. Not only is she talented, she is also very engaging with the audience. In her performance at BPC she had the audience laughing, crying and standing up to hear more. Great Performance. My only disappointment was with the staff of the BPC. I have not been a performance where the audience was allowed to come and go at will.So in this case people were walking standing and looking for their seats while Mariza was on stage singing- very disruptive. This alone will make me reconsider visiting the BPC again.

This will be the second time seeing her and it was wonderfull. Her voice is extrodinary and quite the treat to hear in person. I am a second generation portugese and am very proud of my heritage. And music is the universal language that transends all cultures and languages. I am glad that she is keeping is not only keeping this old genre of music alive but exposing it to the rest of the world. Keep it up Mariza look forward to more in the future.

Folks think of Fado as funereal and depressive. Mariza puts a new spin on the Fado, she is upbeat and modern. So personable. I got the impression she speaks several languages. she was able to speak to the multinational audience from Spain, Venezuela, Poland, South Africa, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Mozambique, and of course America. She was so gracious. I traveled from Connecticut to see Mariza, it was worth the trip to Boston. I fell in love with the Fado when I traveled to Portugal several yrs ago.

Mariza's performance was spectacular. She is a powerful and soulful performer. Her musicians that accompanied her were equally as talented. The Portuguese guitarist was delightful and playful. Her coquettish style was endearing as well as alluring. Munto obrigado Mariza & Co.!

Fantastic show! Mariza takes Fado to an other level . Superbe voice and personality.

Mariza, is a very gracious singer w/a range that would amaze you. A wonderful evening.

The show was amazing! No wonder why she is such a loved artist! Her interaction with the audience was awsome! She has a phenomenal voice! Come back soon to Boston Mariza!!!

I will see her whenever she is around the New England Area......She is the best portuguese performer ever. The strength in her voice will send chills through out your body. This had been our second Mariza concert that we went to this year and the first concert we went to was in New Bedford. The sound system was alot better in New Bedford than at the Berklee Performance Center. In New Bedford you could hear every single word she sang, everything she said, every guitar string that was played. At Berklee is wasn't as clear due to the sound system but still worth going to see her.

The concert was great. The music is wonderful, her voice powerful and the musicians very talented. The audience was warm and it was a two hours of good entertainment.

It was my first experience feeling Fado live... I felt the first tear of the evening rolling down my cheek with the very first notes of the portuguese guitar... Her voice...just amazing and full of energy and that kept feeling that only portuguese people know how to show. Great, great show. Muito bom!

Mariza gave an excellent performance giving it a private feel by asking where everyone is the audience was from, and talking about music being a universal language.

This is the most amazing young lady. Her voice, range, and stage presents are absolutely incredible.

Best performance I've ever seen, simply amazing!!!

My husband and I could not have been more moved by this performance. I am Portuguese-American and am very connected to the music and traditions of Portugal. I had never seen Mariza perform and was able to snag 5th row tickets to her recent performance at the Lisner Auditorium in Washington, DC. AMAZING...she brought the house down and her fame is well deserved. She was enthralling and humble, glorious and gracious. What a performance! Her musicians were fantastic and the night was captivating.

What a wonderful performance. While we have tracked her career and purchased CDs since we were in Portugal 5 years ago, the live performance was absolutely one of the best we have ever attended. The nuances of the feelings she puts into her music onstage made every minute unforgettable. Not only is she a great performer, but she has truly talented back-up talent.

Her singing was incredible, of course, but surprisingly, her guitarists and drummer were also extremely gifted musicians. The evening was very entertaining.

Mariza gave a very passionate and impeccable performance. She has such a beautiful strong voice and she herself is in appearance and character a beautiful person. I highly recommend attending a concert when the opportunity comes around. Her musicians are world class as well - portuguese quitar, acoustic, bass, piano, trumpet and a very dexterious talented percussionist!

We are all hoping that his artist will be invited again to perform in Denver in the not too distant future. I informed other friends through your web site and assumed there would be an attachment but was told no attachments were included. We loved her originalilty of style, her tremendous voice, her classy, charming and endearing personality and her high, high quality as an artist. Congratulation to her and to Portugal!

Very good show. Mariza mixes it up really well. In her music you can hear Jazz, Blues, African music, etc. Her voice is incredible! and she even sang in Spanish & English, besides her native Portuguese. Highly recommended!

Mariza is a little know gem (at least in the States) A truly gifted singer who does not disappoint. No lip synching needed here. She is wonderful. As are her fellow musicians that accompany her.

The whole program was exceptional. The musicians could not have been more skilled. Mariza is currently the Edith Piaf of Fado. The only small criticism is that the second drum solo sounded out of place. Excellently executed, but too much out of the Fado context for the overall production. The hand drum solo was the best I've ever seen.

Mariza's stage presence is nothing if not hypnotic. One wonders how a voice as powerful, melancholy (as in sweet, her words), full of life's tragedies, wonder, joy and compassion can come from such a tall slender body. It does, however, and we are all bask in her elegant talent. Add to the mix, three wonderfully talented, unassuming front men and a drummer possessed of the spirit of Keith Moon and you have a mix of the ethereal and audacious, both raucous and divine. Kudos to DU for bringing this incredible woman to Denver to allow, at least some of us, the opportunity to kneel at the altar of fado and learn.

This was an outstanding concert. Her stage presence is superb. Her voice is superb. The musicians she has in her group are outstanding. Just an excelent show in one of Denver's finest venues for music.

She played for 1.5 hours without an intermission. Plus another 1/2 hour of Encore. What a fabulous voice. Recordings do not do her justice. You have to hear her live. I will definitely go see her show she comes back again.

It is impossible not to fall in love with Mariza. Her voice pierces your soul. She is simply amazing: powerful, graceful, poetic and passionate. To hear her in concert is simply an unforgettable experience.

having been born in lisbon but not having returned in 30 years i was rapidly brought back by mariza's voice & stage presence. i am by nature not an emotionally demonstrative person by she literally brought tears to my eyes more than once with her protraial of "saudade".

It was a great concert, very good sound system, very good organization, looved it!

Mariza is such a talented singer. She is an increadible artist, great voice, great presentation, great at communicating with the audience. I've seen her shows in the US, many, and she gets better and better. Well done!

Mariza is a masterful entertainer. I would go see her again in a heartbeat. Bring her back to DC.

She has such a presence that can fill an auditorium and keep everyone in a trance. All the musicians are very talented ,her voice powerful, and she displays an easygoing demeanor with the public. So, yes I loved it and will go again when she is in town.

She is one of the greatest singers I have ever heard live. She showed so much love to the audience and it was given back to her. Her back up musicians were amazing.

I enjoy the show the very much. I never heard that type of music (FADO) but loved it anyway. My seat was closer than I expected and got to see close up. Sorry we could not take picture to upload or to have as momentos. I hope the Lisner Auditorum will allow picture taking.

I have been a fan for about five years and I have watched Mariza's talent and confidence expand. She has gone from speaking very little to having an excellent command of the English language and using it to not only communicate with her audience but to sing in English as well. She is a vibrant and talented performer who uses humor and a subtle sophistication to engage with her audience. Her star quality revealed itself in her ability to effectively convey the passion and intensity that is fado with seemingly little effort. It is not necessary to understand the lyrics to know the heart and soul of fado, love, joy, sadness, and fear, when listening to Mariza's incredible voice and amazing style.

Not only she is a great singer but her best in how she engages the audiance, she is fanttastic!

The concert was absolutely amazing! Mariza has a classy and relaxed stage prescence and makes the audience member feel at ease and at home,as if Mariza is an old friend. Mariza has an amazing voice and exercises unbelievable control over her voice, drawing in the audience member and evoking unbelievable emotional reactions from the audience. The concert was too short at two hours long (joking)....and was well worth the cost and the value of the ticket. I would not hesitate in recommending this event to anyone!!!

I discovered Fado in Lisbon few years ago, seeing Mariza now was the "highlight" after listen to her music for years. She is queen on stage, her voice is amazing and the accompanists probably the best of best and the emotion... I can't describe it, heard people crying and my eyes were full of tears - I will be back on her concert any time!

I saw her in Oakland earlier this year. Lisner auditorium was not nearly as nice of a venue but she outdid herself from her oakland performance! She captivated the audience, and left a mark, as I left I only heard people (non Portuguese) in awe of her brilliant performance.

It was an excellent concert. There were people in the audience from over 15 countries and Mariza received a standing ovation. One may have gotten more out of the concert if familiar with fado or a Portuguese speaker, but even those unfamiliar with fado (like a friend of mine who went) enjoyed the concert!!!

I first saw Mariza featured with other young fado singers in a documentary. I became an instant fan. I thought about the film just a couple of days before seeing the Lisner ad in the paper. I knew I was meant to be there! What a night! Mariza commanded the stage as soon as she walked out. She engaged the audience with her charm, wit, grace, and beauty. But it is her extraordinary voice that left me spellbound. I can't wait for the next time.

Mariza is a real star and her performance in the Lisner proved it. Her enchanting voice filled the hall. We were captivated by it... the music still rings in my ears. The instrumentalists were also excellent. Mariza has a stage presence which fills your hearts and it touches your soul. You can feel the spirit running though her. No wonder the hall was filled with fans from far and wide. Anyone who lives in or near New York definitely should go to her performance on Nov 21st in Carnegie Hall.

An amazing artist at a great place. Thank you for bringing this beautiful fado world acclaimed artist here. For the Portuguese community here, this was such a gift to share with American audience.

This was the best concert I've ever attended. First of all, the venue was absolutely lovely. The opening act, Bebel Gilberto, was okay. And then came Mariza, magnificent Mariza. My eyes filled with tears as her voice filled the hall. Never, ever have I heard a voice so pure, so rich, so full of emotion. The concert was everything I expected and more. Although I don't speak Portuguese, Mariza's musicality transcends and the listener is filled with the emotion, longing or joy that's emitted.

Mariza totally captivates the audience and everyone participating in the show.

She was amazing once again. Saw her show last year at NJPAC and it was better this time around. I don't know why but it just was. Her voice is captivating. She really engages with the crowd which is something that I don't see many artists do. till we meet again Mariza.....

Absolutely awesome show!!! I've seen her in concert a couple of years ago. She is phenomenal!!

This was an amazing performance. Mariza has such an amazing and powerful voice. She was so affectionate and loving with the crowd and really made and effort to connect with everyone who was there. I have been to many concerts in my life but this one by far has left a tremendous impact on me.

Best concert ever! Mariza made me feel like I was in Lisbon.

Amazing show, beautiful experience. Loved every moment

Beautiful voice and a beautiful woman. Alive she is much better than on youtube.

Marisa not only has enormous talent and a great voice, she is a charismatic entertainer? Absolutely wonderful!!

Mariza is fabulous! She has a heavenly voice, and sang a wonderful selection of songs (some intense, some upbeat) with passion, enthusiasm, and warmth. She has an adorable personality and engages the audience. Her musicians (3 guitar players and a drummer) were also exceptionally talented. It was a spectacular concert and my husband and I enjoyed it thoroughly! We are definitely looking forward to seeing her again -- perhaps we'll go to Portugal on our next vacation!

Mariza has an amazing voice and connection with the audience, and a wide variety of songs. Highly recommended!! One criticism though was that the show was announced with a special participation of Bebel Gilberto, which actually drove me to buy the ticket. However, Bebel was not there. When I asked the theater staff, they could not explain to me why; they didn't even know she was supposed to participate. I would not have bought the ticket just to see Mariza, even though she was wonderful.

She was amazing and her accompaniment were amazinG also

Mariza is an excellent showman and held the audience for almost two straight hours. She is a very good singer and balanced off Fado with more modern songs both in Portuguese and English. Good sense of audience which she involved and a good sense of humor. Good story teller and liked being on the stage. A very nice evening. Some parts were too loud via the amplification but that is modern style.

Mariza was incredible at Town Hall. Her voice is powerful and expressive, and she is such a charismatic artist. She uses her voice, face, arms and hands to convey a songs emotions. She makes me recall great artists of the past. I don't believe many people perform at this level today. OH - and her band members are awesome musicians.

This artist will give you chills. Tremendous vocals and passion!

Mariza is one of the best modern fado performers indeed. However, she is much more - she is multicultural messenger through her music. The highest ranking of the artist - she sings humanity into us and leaves very bright and uplifting feeling. Musicians are superb.

Unforgettable moments, she has an amazing talent sings from the soul. Her interaction with the audience was lovely.

Overall it was nice, but I wished Mariza would have sang more lively tunes. I know she's a fadista, but one or two fados would've sufficed. The ushers interrupted the performance, which, to me is unheard of. The guitarists were amazing and the drummer did an awesome job (without the drummer it would've been really boring)

I had an amazing time, Mariza was awesome, she is a real person down to earth and with feelings besides she has an amazing voice, I would love to see her again.

Mariza sang songs from her new album "Mundo" (World), covering not only fado but also milonga melodies. She is a fantastic singer both in Portuguese and in Spanish. Besides being a fantastic singer, she engaged the audience in many occasions, both in Portuguese and in English, explained the meaning of the songs, what traditional fado is, and at one point sang from the audience, engaging fans and even kissing a little boy from the audience, after speaking with him in Portuguese. I have never experienced an artist so candid and approachable. Truly unforgettable.

Mariza put on an amazing show. Her voice is so soulful and she's a true icon in today's music scene. She brings a high level of passion to each song. I love how she engages with the audience. You feel like she's performing just for you. I highly recommend that you see Mariza live. It will be one of the best concerts that you will ever get to see.

As expected, Mariza's concert was exhilarating. Mariza is one of, if not, The leading Fado singers today. She is accompanied by three wonderful guitar players and a drummer and together they have created a magical evening. Newark is the home of the largest Portuguese community outside Lisbon which added to the intimacy of the evening. The warm reception she received from her ex-patriots rubbed off on the non-Portuguese speaking people in the audience. An evening to remember.

Mariza put on an unforgettable show. Not only is she a fantastic performer with an amazing voice, but she was also very personable with the audience. I loved how she interacted with us, especially the young children. And while she mentioned a couple of times that her English wasn't so good, I thought it was fine - we had no problem understanding her! My only critique (if you can call it that) was that I wish she had sung a few more of her famous fados; but, other than that, I thought she was fantastic! I'm hoping to see her again the next time she comes to our area of the country.

What a great performance offering a combination of simplicity, beauty, enchantment, and inspiration. I was also surprised how Mariza managed to accommodate portuguese and english speaking audience. Great performance and great interaction with the audience.

Waiting to see Mariza in concert for some time - finally, she's here!!! We traveled from DC and Florida for an extended weekend to see her perform. The seats were in the 4th row from the stage, so we got to see her up close. Her singing is amazing, with lots of feeling. Mariza engaged the audience, almost made us feel like we were guests in her huge Living Room - lots of Love. We really enjoyed the show and finally seeing her in person. The musicians that were with her also receive our compliments.

Absolutely spectacular, amazing singer and show very entertaining would go again.

Interesting to hear Portuguese fado. The audience should receive a proper program, with lyrics and translations. The two virtuosi guitarists were the best, worth the ticket price even if there was no singer.

Mariza has a tremendou voice and connects wonderfully with the audience. The audience had, off course a lot of Portuguese people who vibrated with the sound of her powerful voice and the meaning of the words, however, there were many others that despite not understanding the words were equally has moved with her music. It was fantastic!!

Great Show! She gives a good intro into Fado music for those that are not familiar with it. Very entertaining.