MATILDE CID

For the First Time in Israel
Matilde Cid is one of the prominent voices of contemporary fado, a singer who gracefully bridges the depth of Portuguese tradition with a personal style that speaks to today’s audiences. She performs regularly at festivals and concert halls across Europe and around the world, steadily building a devoted following.
Her performances move between intimate, quiet moments and powerful emotional outbursts, as her warm voice and captivating stage presence create a deeply immersive experience. Accompanied by leading fado musicians, Matilde presents interpretations that honor tradition while giving it a fresh, contemporary sound that resonates even with audiences discovering fado for the first time.
Her two albums have received critical acclaim and led to numerous international performances, alongside regular appearances in Lisbon’s traditional fado houses, where her connection to the music’s roots continues to grow.
An emotional musical evening inviting the audience to be carried away by the depth, passion and timeless charm of fado.
Musicians: Bernardo Saldanha: guitar | Francisco Gaspar: bass | Bernardo Couto: Portuguese guitar | Luís Guerreiro: Portuguese guitar
Photography: Adriano Fagundes