Fados of Coimbra
Various Artists

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
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A Agua da Fonte É Louca (The Water of the Fountain Is Mad) | José Borges | 2:53 | |
102
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Menina e Moça (Girl and Damsel) | Plinio Sergio | 2:46 | |
103
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Fado Corrido de Coimbra | Valentina Félix | 2:36 | |
104
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Doce Entendimento (Sweet Understanding) | Plinio Sergio | 3:11 | |
105
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Canção Duma Trincana (Song of a "Trincana") | Valentina Félix | 2:36 | |
106
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Rainha Santa (Desgarradas Em Coimbra) (Queen Saint (Desgarradas In Coimbra)) | José Borges | 3:54 | |
201
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Tua Boca Diz-Me Coisas (Your Mouth Tells Me Things) | José Borges | 2:57 | |
202
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Menino D'Oiro (Golden Baby) | Plinio Sergio | 3:24 | |
203
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Vira De Coimbra (Vira of Coimbra) | Valentina Félix | 2:25 | |
204
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Menino Do Bairro Negro (Little Boy of the Dark Tenement) | José Borges | 3:44 | |
205
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Fado Hilário | Valentina Félix | 3:03 | |
206
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Vi A Amelia (I Saw Amelia) | Plinio Sergio | 3:03 |