Fados of Coimbra

Fado is a genre of Portuguese music noted for its portrayal of saudade, or a feeling of longing and nostalgia focusing on both the past and future. The singers (fadistas) featured on this recording are Jose Borges, Valentina Felix, and Plinio Sergio. They are accompanied by the Trio de Guitarras de Fontes Rocha. The music in this collection is performed in the style associated with the city of Coimbra. Tracks include “A Agua da Fonte E Louca” and “Fado Corrido de Coimbra” with its layered guitar accompaniment at the song’s beginning. Liner notes include a brief description of each artist.

Track Listing

101	A Agua da Fonte É Louca (The Water of the Fountain Is Mad) José Borges	02:53
102	Menina e Moça (Girl and Damsel) Plinio Sergio	02:46
103	Fado Corrido de Coimbra Valentina Félix	02:36
104	Doce Entendimento (Sweet Understanding) Plinio Sergio	03:11
105	Canção Duma Trincana (Song of a Trincana) Valentina Félix	02:36
106	Rainha Santa - Desgarradas em Coimbra (Queen Saint - Desgarradas in Coimbra) José Borges	03:54
201	Tua Boca Diz-Me Coisas (Your Mouth Tells Me Things) José Borges	02:57
202	Menino D'Oiro (Golden Baby) Plinio Sergio	03:24
203	Vira de Coimbra (Vira of Coimbra) Valentina Félix	02:25
204	Menino do Bairro Negro (Little Boy of the Dark Tenement) José Borges	03:44
205	Fado Hilário Valentina Félix	03:03
206	Vi A Amelia (I Saw Amelia) Plinio Sergio	03:03