Fausto
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: Portugal
- Born: November 26, 1948 in Vila Franca das Naves, Trancoso, Portugal
- Died: 1 July 2024, Lisbon, Portugal
- Active: 1969 - 2024
Biography
Fausto, born Carlos Fausto Bordalo Gomes Dias on 26 November 1948, was a Portuguese folk singer, composer and guitarist who recorded solo under his first name from 1969 until his death in Lisbon on 1 July 2024. A leading voice of Portuguese intervention song alongside *Jos茅 Afonso* and *Jos茅 M谩rio Branco*, he is best known for the 1982 album 'Por Este Rio Acima', inspired by the travels of Fern茫o Mendes Pinto and widely regarded as a landmark of Portuguese music.
Genres
Fausto Discography
- Por este rio acima (1982) - Album - rated 4.79/5
- O Despertar dos Alquimistas (1985) - Album - rated 3.72/5