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15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa

Blues / Portuguese Fado

About Me

In 2001 the versitile duo 15 was formed by an undeniable fate. While working together in a band for corporate functions, Catarina Cardeal and Mike Siracusa met for the first time. The rest as they say is history.Incorporating traditional Portuguese Fado songs with jazz, blues and classic rock has not gone unoticed. This unique blend of sound has found 15 performing to sell out audiences in large clubs in Toronto as well as festivals throughout Canada.What is Fado? Fado is music from the heart of the Portuguese soul. It is arguably the oldest urban folk music in the world. It was played for pleasure but also to releive the pain of life. 15s passion for this music is clearly showcased in every performance they do.15 has also become a favourite of the CBC with many sold out shows, Live at the Glenn Gould, and several live recordings both featuring Canadian jazz legend Jane Bunett.15 is without a doubt a crowd pleaser envoking emotion and creativity with their brand of Traditional Fado blues music. 15 quite simply will leave you captivated.
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Member Since: 6/27/2006
Band Website: musica15.com
Band Members: ~15~ Catarina Cardeal:Vocals .. Mike Siracusa:Acoustic Guitar The Band is: John Yelland:Upright bass..Lou Bartolomucci:Electric Guitar & Nylon Guitar..Claudio Vena:Viola & Accordian
Influences: A range of classic rock to jazz. all music that comes from the soul!!
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CD AVAILABLE ON CD BABY

Hello Friends,Hope you are all well and having a wonderful summer. We'd like to thank you again for coming out to support us at the CD release party. It was great to see you again and we can't thank y...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Wed, 08 Aug 2007 08:50:00 PST

CD RELEASE WEDNESDAY JUNE 20TH @ LULA LOUNGE

When: Wednesday, June 20, 9:00pm Where: Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas West between Dufferin / Brock Who: Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa aka 15 What: "Fado Blues" CD Launch Concert Catarina Cardeal is...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Sun, 17 Jun 2007 02:45:00 PST

Inpired thoughts from thoughtful souls ...

Since the last quote inspired so many and so much we thought we'd add a few that we'd collected. Hope this helps and heals blesses and enriches you, today and always   All the best ~15~...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Sat, 17 Mar 2007 01:51:00 PST

CD AVAILABLE SOON !!!

Hello Friends, After four years of finding the music within the music, taking it to the streets and festivals of Toronto, of meeting so many new friends and musicians, after cooking this meal just rig...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Tue, 13 Mar 2007 10:37:00 PST

Check out this event: "15" - FADO BLUES

Hosted By: ~15~When: Sunday Feb 11, 2007 at 8:30 PMWhere: Hugh's Room2261 Dundas Street WestToronto, ON M6R1X6CanadaDescription:~15~ Click Here To View Event...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:41:00 PST

I DO NOT INTEND TO TIP TOE THROUGH LIFE ONLY TO ARRIVE SAFELY AT DEATH...

I DO NOT INTEND TO TIP TOE THROUGH LIFE ONLY TO ARRIVE SAFELY AT DEATH...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Thu, 18 Jan 2007 11:04:00 PST

Every way to say Merry Christmas

"BUON ANNO" "JOYEUX NOEL" "VESELE VANOCE" "MELE KALIKIMAKA" "NODLAG SONA DHUIT" "BLWYDDYN NEWYDD DDA" "GOD JUL" "FELIZ NATAL" "BOAS FESTAS" "FELIZ NAVIDAD" "MERRY CHRISTMAS" "KALA CHRISTOUG...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:46:00 PST

God and the storm

We found this by visiting India.Arie my space. It was written by a young female friend on my space soul-lyfe . Had to share it with youCan't remember if I told you that: I have moved out from 1 Begga...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 09:01:00 PST

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. We hope you have a wonderful holiday!! Pick up CBC's Sounds of the season Cd. We recorded Noite feliz on it ...see if you can recognize what holiday classic it is. God Bless..all the ...
Posted by 15 FADO BLUES Catarina Cardeal & Mike Siracusa on Fri, 15 Dec 2006 04:32:00 PST