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Frederico de Brito was a Portuguese composer and lyricist who was born on November 18, 1894, in Lisbon, Portugal. He was the son of a wealthy family and grew up in a musical environment. His father was a music lover and encouraged his son to pursue a career in music. Frederico de Brito started his musical education at a young age and showed great talent as a composer. At the age of 16, Frederico de Brito composed his first song, "Fado das Horas," which became a hit in Portugal. This success encouraged him to continue composing and he soon became one of the most popular composers of fado, a traditional Portuguese music genre. Fado is characterized by its melancholic and nostalgic lyrics, and Frederico de Brito's compositions were no exception. In the 1920s, Frederico de Brito started collaborating with other composers and lyricists, such as Raul Ferrão and Amadeu do Vale. Together, they created some of the most iconic fado songs of all time, such as "Fado Hilário," "Fado das Tamanquinhas," and "Fado do Estudante." These songs became instant classics and are still performed today by fado singers all over the world. Frederico de Brito's career reached new heights in the 1930s, when he started working with the legendary fado singer Amália Rodrigues. Amália Rodrigues was known as the "Queen of Fado" and her collaboration with Frederico de Brito resulted in some of the most memorable fado songs of all time. Their most famous collaboration was "Fado da Saudade," which became an instant classic and is still considered one of the greatest fado songs ever written. In addition to his work in fado, Frederico de Brito also composed music for films and theater. He wrote the music for several Portuguese films, including "A Canção de Lisboa" and "O Pai Tirano." He also composed music for several theater productions, including "A Severa," which is considered the first Portuguese fado play. Frederico de Brito's career spanned several decades and he continued to compose music until his death in 1955. His legacy as one of the greatest fado composers of all time is still celebrated today, and his songs continue to be performed by fado singers all over the world. Some of Frederico de Brito's most famous compositions include "Fado Hilário," "Fado das Tamanquinhas," "Fado do Estudante," "Fado da Saudade," and "Fado da Adiça." These songs are characterized by their melancholic and nostalgic lyrics, which reflect the Portuguese saudade, a feeling of longing and nostalgia for something that is gone. Frederico de Brito's music is an important part of Portuguese culture and has influenced generations of fado singers and composers. His legacy as one of the greatest fado composers of all time is secure, and his songs will continue to be performed and celebrated for generations to come.

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