Curation, production and programming of fado events.

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I am Onofriana.

I was born of a name that History all but let fall into silence.

Maria Severa Onofriana was the first voice that fado recognised as its own. Severa, the name that myth glorified. Onofriana, more overlooked, more intimate, recalls part of a story that remains to be unveiled.

That is the name I give to the world.

I want to go wherever fado is listened to and appreciated, not as background, distraction or curiosity, but as a living cultural presence, with pulse and memory.

Illustration of a Portuguese guitar with a red rose

Marta Rosa, artistic director

  • Tomorrowland 2026 sang on the Mainstage
  • Povo Lisboa curation and programming
  • As Mariquinhas founding member
I — About Onofriana

Fado curation, production and programming.

Onofriana is devoted to the curation, production and programming of fado events in cultural, institutional and private settings. Its name is inspired by the mythical and mysterious figure of Maria Severa Onofriana, the first documented fado singer in the history of the genre.

We work with a wide network of experienced professionals, fado singers and instrumentalists, to form different ensembles suited to each setting: intimate acoustic sessions, stages, traditional and themed fado nights, performances for schools, theatres and auditoriums, local festivities, etc.

What sets us apart is quality, and the programming we offer: from all-female fado ensembles to bespoke fado lyrics, written exclusively to celebrate special people or occasions.

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The devil is in the detail: our speciality.

Every performance is thought through to the last detail: from the repertoire to the venue, from the audience to the moment.

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Female heritage

All-female fado ensembles, and bespoke lyrics to celebrate special people or occasions.

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Full production

We take on the music alone, or all the logistics: sound, lighting, coordination and concept development.

II — Programming Formats

Four ways of listening.

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Severa

Traditional fado ensemble

Fado singer(s) • Portuguese guitar • Viola de fado • Acoustic bass (optional)

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A fado singer on stage, accompanied by double bass and Portuguese guitar
Photograph © Emilio Fraile
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Guitarradas

Instrumental repertoire

Portuguese guitar • Viola de fado • Acoustic bass (optional)

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Two guitarists in instrumental dialogue under red and blue lighting
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Vimioso

Voice & string quintet

Fado singer • Viola de fado • Violin • Viola • Cello • Double bass

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A string quintet on stage in green and red theatrical lighting
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III — Artistic Curation
Portrait of Marta Rosa — fado singer, viola de fado player, lyricist and composer, responsible for Onofriana’s artistic curation
Marta Rosa
Photograph © Robnu Creative Studio

Marta Rosa

Onofriana’s artistic curation is in the hands of Marta Rosa, fado singer, viola de fado player, lyricist and composer. A graduate in Musicology from NOVA University Lisbon and in Voice from the Lisbon School of Music of the Polytechnic Institute of Lisbon, she has built her path between fado houses and other stages, between creation and artistic direction. She is one of the few women to play the viola de fado professionally.

She was responsible for curation and programming at the restaurant Povo Lisboa, one of the city’s landmark cultural venues and home to numerous artistic residencies that shaped the careers of several fado voices, her own among them. She was a founding member of the fado group As Mariquinhas, made up exclusively of women.

Marta Rosa · Balada de um Amanhecer
IV — Editions

Fado on record.

Short, numbered editions, made with the same care as our shows. The first is entretanto, by Marta Rosa.

The entretanto digipack, by Marta Rosa, with the disc slipping out

ONOF 001 · CD · November 2026

Marta Rosaentretanto

Three fados by Marta Rosa, recorded in 2020. Listen, read the lyrics and discover the story — and, if you wish, take the CD home: 500 hand-numbered copies.

Listen and read the lyrics The CD · coming soon

Meet the label

What they said

What they said

A fado singer performing, accompanied by Portuguese guitar and viola de fado, at Tadeo’s christening in Alcains Portuguese guitar and viola de fado during the performance at Tadeo’s christening
Fue más allá de mis expectativas. La mejor experiencia para el bautizo de mi hijo Tadeo.
Natalia and Marco Tadeo’s christening · Restaurante Quinta da Dança, Alcains, October 2026
Marta Rosa singing and playing the viola de fado, accompanied by Pedro Amendoeira on Portuguese guitar, at a corporate event at the Hotel Olissippo Oriente in Lisbon Pedro Amendoeira on Portuguese guitar and Marta Rosa on viola de fado during the performance

We had a wonderful experience with the Fado performance!

Fabio was extremely professional, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire communication process, making everything smooth and easy to coordinate.

The artists, Marta and her team, arrived right on time and delivered a truly professional performance. Our clients were very satisfied and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

A big thank you to Fabio for his excellent coordination and to Marta for her beautiful performance and professionalism.

We truly appreciate the collaboration and will definitely work together again for future events. Highly recommended!

Mingxiao Corporate event · Hotel Olissippo Oriente, Lisbon, October 2026
V — Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Who is Onofriana?
We are a company specialising in the curation, production and programming of fado events. We create experiences for a wide range of audiences, from private events to programmes for cultural and institutional venues.
What kind of events does Onofriana organise?
We create a programme tailored to your event. Intimate acoustic sessions, special celebrations, birthdays, weddings, corporate events, fado nights, concerts, themed series for schools, stages, theatres, auditoriums, local festivities, etc.
Does Onofriana work exclusively with fado?
Yes. Our focus is fado in a cultural setting, where we can include programmes that bring in poetry (sung and recited), theatre (staged fado pieces) and interactive sessions for schools.
Can I book Onofriana for a private event?
Yes. We offer a range of formats and solutions. Each performance is carefully tailored to your venue, the audience and the setting.
Which artists does Onofriana work with?
We work with a wide network of experienced professionals, well recognised on the circuit, to ensure the highest artistic quality.
Does Onofriana handle the entire production of the event?
Yes. We can take on the music alone, or every detail involved in staging the event: logistical coordination, technical production (sound, lighting), help with developing the event concept, etc.
How long is a fado performance?
It depends on the format. From short sets of 20 to 45 minutes to performances of 60 to 90 minutes with an interval, through to tailored formats. Longer programmes may include breaks or several musical moments.
How much does it cost to book a fado event?
It varies with the number of artists, the length of the performance, the location, technical requirements, etc. Each quote is tailor-made.
Does Onofriana work with international audiences?
Yes. We have experience with audiences from abroad. We can give brief introductions in English, French and Spanish, set fado in its cultural and historical context, and offer more accessible and interactive formats.
What sets Onofriana apart and makes it so special?
To work with a living legacy, one in constant transformation, is to be part of an unfinished story with deep roots, marked by the strong female heritage that carved paths out into the world — ever since the first fado singer.
VI — Request a Quote

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VII — Get in Touch

Contact

Every performance begins before the first note. It begins with a conversation about the place, the moment and those who will be listening.

If you would like to bring fado to your event, write to us. Tell us about the context, the venue and the occasion.

There is no tradition without meaning. To work with a living legacy, one in constant transformation, is to be part of an unfinished story, with deep roots and marked by the strong female heritage that carved paths out into the world — ever since the first fado singer.