Verdes Anos fado group is a Portuguese musical group founded in 1996, known for performing and popularizing Coimbra Fado and the Portuguese guitar. Coimbra Fado is a genre of fado originating in the city of Coimbra, Portugal.
This fado is closely linked to the academic traditions of the University of Coimbra; both the singers and musicians wear the black cape during perfomance, the remaining part of the students outfit.
Traditionaly it is sung at night, almost in the dark, in city squares, streets, or fado houses.
Fado is nevertheless becoming more popular among enthusiastic listeners, making its step to highly respected concert halls all over the world.
