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Fados e Canções

Various Artists
Fados e Canções Accompanied by Trio de Guitarras de Fontes Rocha, fado singers (fadistas) Ada de Castro, Lourenço de Oliveira, and Saudade dos Santos perform a dozen fado and other Portuguese songs. Fado is a popular urban music form that originated in the cities of Lisbon and Coimbra. It is performed by men and women, depending on the geographic region, and its lyrics often mention the past, reminiscing, or longing. In 2011, fado was added to UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Liner notes include a short biographical sketch of each performer.

Track Listing

101
Maria Do Céu Lourenço de Oliveira 03:28  
102
Passagens Da Vida (Things of Life) Saudade dos Santos 01:55  
103
Alfama Vélhinha (Old Alfama) Ada de Castro 03:44  
104
Rosa Moleira (Rose, The Miller) Lourenço de Oliveira 02:50  
105
Caminhos Sem Fim (Endless Ways) Ada de Castro 02:25  
106
Maria Vitória Saudade dos Santos 02:36  
201
O Teu Olhar (Your Eyes) Lourenço de Oliveira 02:33  
202
Fado Da Solidão (Fado of Loneliness) Saudade dos Santos 04:05  
203
Assim É Que É (That's the Way It Is) Ada de Castro 02:01  
204
Poema Do Fim (Poem of the End) Lourenço de Oliveira 03:35  
205
Entardecer (Twilight) Saudade dos Santos 02:16  
206
Fado Malhoa Ada de Castro 04:37