Ana Moura

The second World Village release from this young fadista confirms her stellar reputation. Moura stands out for her fresh, unstudied approach to fado -- perhaps it's her past as a rock singer, but she never sounds like she's trying to impress us with her vocal trills. She just does it. The archly sweet "Ao Poeta Perguntei" shows off a singer who is at home with faster, playful songs, even as she breaks your heart on a jazzy track like "Creio."