On my second day of exploring Lisbon and its beauties, I found the best spot to have a look on the city and its surroundings in Graca, and crisscrossed the shopping areas downtown and in Bairro Alto. Late in the evening I went to the small bar Luisa had recommended to listen to Fado: "Tasca do Chico", and was adopted on the spot by the 82 years old Fado singer Henrique Gonsalves. He explained everything to me (in portuguese, but still), shared his food with me, introduced me to all the guitarplayers and singers, ordered me to be background choir - it was soooo great! Even though I knew neither the melody nor the words...
If you feel like listening to some great original Fado from the Lisbon neighbourhoods, check this website. It's not the real thing, and you won't enjoy as much as I did in this crowded little bar, but you certainly will get the idea, and want to travel to Lisbon as soon as possible.
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