Fadista!

Fado is a genre associated with the Coimbra and Lisbon regions of Portugal, and is usually performed in restaurants or pubs. Fernanda Maria began singing fado when she was 13, and later performed in theatrical productions and three of Lisbon’s most well-known fado restaurants. Fado speaks of love and longing but can also have historical and cultural context. The track “Fado das Touradas,” which translates to the “Bullfight Fado,” describes bullfighting techniques passing from older to younger generations. Maria is accompanied by Francisco Carvalhinho on the Portuguese guitar and Martinho de Assunção on the Spanish guitar, or viola.

Liner notes include song texts with a brief translation.

Track Listing

101	É Festa, É Festa (It's Festival Time)	Fernanda Maria	02:25
102	Uma História (A Story)	Fernanda Maria	03:07
103	Velha Tipoia (Old Coach)	Fernanda Maria	01:47
104	Bairro Amado (Beloved Quarter)	Fernanda Maria	03:19
105	Fado Das Touradas (Bullfight Fado)	Fernanda Maria	01:53
106	Pragas (Curses)	Fernanda Maria	04:03
201	Fado Corridinho	Fernanda Maria	01:41
202	Saudade, Canta Comigo ("Saudade" Sing Along with Me)	Fernanda Maria	03:21
203	Sonho (Dream)	Fernanda Maria	02:54
204	Recordação (Remembrance)	Fernanda Maria	02:06
205	Fado da Perdição (Perdition)	Fernanda Maria	03:53
206	Fados e Toiros (Fados and Bulls)	Fernanda Maria	02:27